Abalone (/ ˈæbəloʊni / ⓘ or / ˌæbəˈloʊni /; via Spanish abulón, from Rumsen aulón) is a common name for any small to very large marine gastropod mollusc in the family Haliotidae, which once contained six genera but now contains only one genus, Haliotis. [1] .

2024年6月4日 · 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 exquisite flavor and captivating appearance.

Abalone (Haliotis), a marine gastropod mollusk known for its vibrant and beautiful shell, has a history deeply rooted in various cultures worldwide for its ornamental value. As a seafood delicacy, abalone is significant in both ecological and economic spheres.

2022年4月30日 · Abalone is a popular choice of seafood —a shellfish to be precise—that lives in cold coastal waters around the world. Biologically, abalone is a mollusk belonging to the Gastropoda class. In plain English, this means that abalone is technically a type of marine snail.

2022年4月4日 · Abalone ("sea snails") are a type of marine gastropod mollusk that typically occur in the temperate and tropical seas of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, North America, and Japan. They...

Abalones are plant-eating marine snails. They are greatly valued by humans. The meat from the foot is considered a delicacy, especially in Asia, and the pearly, iridescent inside of their shells in prized in jewelry making. The meat is marketed fresh, dried, powdered, or frozen in fillets and steaks. The bulk goes to restaurants all over the world.

2025年4月8日 · 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 holes on its outer surface. Abalones are found in warm seas worldwide.