Abalone are sea snails in the genus Haliotis, the only genus in the family Haliotidae. Their shells are distinctive for a flattened, ear-like shape, a nacreous interior and a row of holes used for respiration, and their flesh is widely considered a delicacy, consumed raw or cooked in a variety of cuisines. Abalone are globally distributed, with approximately 70 known species alive today, and while some species are small, the largest can attain a length of 12 inches.
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System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleFarmed or Commercially Raised 1 Relationship to People Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceFlattened, ear-like shell with a nacreous interior and a row of respiratory holes 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Abalone - Wikipedia
Introduction
Abalone are sea snails in the genus Haliotis, the only genus in the family Haliotidae.
Shell
Abalone shells are distinctive for their flattened, ear-like shape, nacreous interior, and row of holes used for respiration.
- sea snails globally distributed in marine waters
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