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"A large mollusk of the genus Haliotis, characterized by a bowl-shaped shell with a row of respiratory holes. Its flesh is used as food, and the shell is valued for ornamentation and as a source of mother-of-pearl." more

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Collectors sought after rare abalone specimens to add to their shell collection.
The beachcomber stumbled upon a rare abalone shell while walking along the shore.

Abalone

ab-uh-loh-nee
nounA large mollusk of the genus Haliotis, characterized by a bowl-shaped shell with a row of respiratory holes. Its flesh is used as food, and the shell is valued for ornamentation and as a source of mother-of-pearl.
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Last Updated On: August 28, 2024
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