The flesh of abalone is widely considered to be a delicacy, and is consumed raw or cooked by a variety of cuisines. Abalone are globally distributed, with approximately 70 known species alive …

Nov 28, 2025 · abalone, any of several marine snails, constituting the genus Haliotis and family Haliotidae in the subclass Prosobranchia (class Gastropoda), in which the shell has a row of …

Abalone, a name that evokes images of iridescent shells and succulent seafood, is more than just a culinary delicacy. It represents a complex intersection of biology, economics, cultural …

Jun 4, 2024 · Abalone, scientifically part of the Haliotis family of sea snails, is a marine gastropod mollusk that has earned a distinguished place in the world of seafood, revered for both its …

Abalone are marine mollusks, large sea snails often called “sea ears” due to their flattened shell. They have been part of human experience for thousands of years, valued for their visual …

Abalone produce pearls by secreting a shell over parasites or irritating particles of gravel that lodge in their flesh. Some abalone farmers, hoping to harvest pearls at a later date, are now …

Aug 2, 2025 · Wild abalone has become a seafood most Americans will never encounter, its place on the table replaced by memories and empty shells. By the 20th century, wild abalone …

Jul 7, 2023 · Abalone are marine gastropods notable for their distinctive ear-shaped shells, comprised of an exquisitely iridescent inner layer known as nacre, or mother-of-pearl, making …

Abalone (from Spanish Abulón) are shellfish, a genus of gastropods. [2][3] Abalone are known by their colorful "pearlescent" inside shell. This is also called ear-shell, ormer in Guernsey, …

Green abalone are marine snails with one shell and a strong, muscular “foot” that they use to move and to grip onto hard surfaces. They are found from Point Conception, California, to …