#tusk shells

[taxonomytournament]

Taxonomy Tournament: Molluscs

Polyplacophora. This class is made up of chitons, marine creatures that live under rocks. Their shells are made up of eight plates, protecting them while also allowing them to flex upwards or curl into a ball.

Scaphopoda. This class is made up of tusk shells, marine organisms that live in soft substrate offshore.

Which clade of animals is better?

Polyplacophora

Scaphopoda

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Voting ended onJan 26, 2024

[fromthedust]

RED LURKER

Virginia slate, orange glass lens, lacquered Italian alabaster, glass duck eye, tusk shells, brass pins, pigment  - 14¾” high

Another little piece made with smallish bits