Shellfish and Mollusks
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a gastropod of warm seas that is edible and contains mother-of-pearl
Abalone possesses a unique ability to repair and regenerate its shell.
View Full Definitiona marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water
View Full Definitionan aquatic mollusk that its body is enclosed with a shell that has two parts
View Full Definitionan edible marine shellfish living in sand or mud
View Full Definitiona marine bivalve which is edible and has ribbed shells, living in sand
View Full Definitiona large marine mollusk with a spiral-shaped shell, often used for decorative purposes and prized for its meat in various cuisines
View Full Definitiona small marine snail with a brightly colored and polished shell that is often used for decorative and cultural purposes
View Full Definitiona sea creature with eight legs, two pincers, and a hard shell, which is able to live on land
The crab scuttled sideways along the sandy shore, its claws raised in a defensive posture.
View Full Definitiona large nocturnal decapod that lives in fresh waters and resembles a lobster
View Full Definitiona small marine decapod that lives in the empty shells of gastropods
View Full Definitiona tiny Antarctic crustacean that resembles a shrimp and is the main food for whales
View Full Definitiona small European pinkish orange lobster that is cooked as food
View Full Definitiona large edible spiny crustacean that is used in French cuisine
View Full Definitiona small marine mollusk of the gastropod family that sticks tightly to the rocks
View Full Definitiona sea animal with a shell, a pair of strong, large claws and eight legs
Fishermen set out traps to catch lobsters, hauling in their bounty from the depths of the ocean.
View Full Definitiona type of bivalve mollusk, living in marine or freshwater environments, often attached to rocks or other surfaces
The children collected mussels along the rocky shoreline.
View Full Definitiona type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside
Bake oysters topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs, butter, and herbs for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer.
View Full Definitiona marine crustacean with a compressed abdomen that is cooked as food
The restaurant's specialty dish featured grilled prawns marinated in garlic and herbs.
View Full Definitiona marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, known for its edible muscle and ability to swim by clapping its shell
The scallop quickly escaped by clapping its shell.
View Full Definitionof a light and delicate shade resembling the soft tones found in seashells
The seashell curtains in the living room added a touch of coastal charm to the decor.
View Full Definitiona type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.
The fishermen returned with a haul of shellfish, including oysters, mussels, and crabs, from their morning catch.
View Full Definitiona small animal from the crustacean family with ten legs that lives in the sea
View Full Definitiona small herbivorous mollusk that has a spiral shell and can be eaten as food
View Full Definitiona marine mollusk native to the Pacific Ocean that is edible
View Full Definitiona small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly
The snail crept slowly along the damp forest floor, leaving a glistening trail behind.
View Full Definitiona cephalopod mollusk originally from Pacific and Indian Oceans with a shell that is pearly on the inside
View Full Definitiona marine bivalve that has small tentacles in order to catch the food
View Full Definitiona small mollusk that moves very slowly and closely resembles a snail without shell
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