WoRMS taxon details
original description
(of Dentalium aegeum R. B. Watson, 1879) Watson, R. B. (1879). Mollusca of H.M.S. 'Challenger' Expedition. II. The Solenoconchia, comprising the genera <i>Dentalium</i>, <i>Siphodentalium</i>, and <i>Cadulus</i>. <em>Journal of the Linnean Society of London. Zoology.</em> 14: 506-529., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31858591 page(s): 509 [details]
additional source
Watson, R. B. (1886). <i>Report on the Scaphopoda and Gasteropoda collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76</i>. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–76. Zoology 15 (part 42): 1-756, pls 1-50. , available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/2004568 [details]
From other sources
Habitat Shelf to bathyal [details]
Remark It is a common species in the Kerguelen area (unpublished data from material deposited in the MNHN, Paris - Scarabino pers. obs.)
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Type locality St. 149g (Challenger) 48º30'S, 69º18'E, of London River, Kerguelen Island in 110 fms (approx 210 m). [details]
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