haliotidae

• Substantivo científico que designa a família de moluscos gastrópodes marinhos conhecidos popularmente como orelhas-do-mar ou abalones, caracterizados por uma concha achatada em forma de orelha e valorizados pela carne e pelo nácar.

A scientific noun referring to a family of marine gastropod mollusks commonly known as abalones, characterized by a flattened, ear-shaped shell and valued for their meat and mother-of-pearl.

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   A family of marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as abalones, characterized by a flattened, ear-shaped shell with a row of respiratory holes.

   Orelhas-do-mar

   • The Haliotidae family includes several species prized for their iridescent shells.
   • Abalones, members of Haliotidae, are found in cold coastal waters worldwide.
   • The shell of Haliotidae is often used in jewelry and decorative items.