Draft:Teredo johnsoni
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Myida |
| Family: | Teredinidae |
| Genus: | Teredo |
| Species: | T. johnsoni
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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Myida
Family: Teredinidae
Genus: Teredo
Species: Teredo johnsoni
Authority: Clapp, 1924
Distribution Teredo johnsoni has been recorded in the Northwest Pacific and Western Atlantic regions. This distribution suggests it inhabits warm marine environments where submerged wood is available, such as mangrove forests, driftwood, or wooden marine structures.
Morphology and Behavior
Like other shipworms, T. johnsoni possesses a long, soft body adapted for burrowing into wood. It uses small, calcareous shell valves at the anterior end to rasp and bore into wood. The species also has specialized structures called pallets at the posterior end, which are used to block the burrow entrance when the animal retracts inside.
Ecological Role Shipworms like T. johnsoni play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by breaking down and recycling wood materials submerged in seawater. This activity aids in nutrient cycling and provides habitats for other marine organisms. However, their wood-boring behavior can also lead to significant damage to wooden marine structures, making them a concern for maritime industries.