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Shellfish and Mollusks

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abalone
1.
a
ba
lo
ne
Noun

a gastropod of warm seas that is edible and contains mother-of-pearl

Abalone possesses a unique ability to repair and regenerate its shell.

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barnacle
2.
bar
na
cle
Noun

a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water

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bivalve
3.
bi
valve
Noun

an aquatic mollusk that its body is enclosed with a shell that has two parts

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clam
4.
clam
Noun

an edible marine shellfish living in sand or mud

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5.
co
ckle
Noun

a marine bivalve which is edible and has ribbed shells, living in sand

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conch
6.
conch
Noun

a large marine mollusk with a spiral-shaped shell, often used for decorative purposes and prized for its meat in various cuisines

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cowrie
7.
cow
rie
Noun

a small marine snail with a brightly colored and polished shell that is often used for decorative and cultural purposes

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crab
8.
crab
Noun

a 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.

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crayfish
9.
cray
fish
Noun

a large nocturnal decapod that lives in fresh waters and resembles a lobster

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hermit crab
Noun

a small marine decapod that lives in the empty shells of gastropods

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krill
11.
krill
Noun

a tiny Antarctic crustacean that resembles a shrimp and is the main food for whales

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12.
lan
gous
tine
Noun

a small European pinkish orange lobster that is cooked as food

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13.
lan
gouste
Noun

a large edible spiny crustacean that is used in French cuisine

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lim
pet
Noun

a small marine mollusk of the gastropod family that sticks tightly to the rocks

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lobster
15.
lobs
ter
Noun

a 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.

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mussel
16.
mu
ssel
Noun

a 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.

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oyster
17.
oys
ter
Noun

a 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.

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prawn
18.
prawn
Noun

a marine crustacean with a compressed abdomen that is cooked as food

The restaurant's specialty dish featured grilled prawns marinated in garlic and herbs.

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scallop
19.
sca
llop
Noun

a 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.

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seashell
20.
sea
shell
Adjective

of 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.

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shellfish
21.
shell
fish
Noun

a 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.

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shrimp
22.
shrimp
Noun

a small animal from the crustacean family with ten legs that lives in the sea

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winkle
23.
win
kle
Noun

a small herbivorous mollusk that has a spiral shell and can be eaten as food

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24.
razor clam
Noun

a marine mollusk native to the Pacific Ocean that is edible

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snail
25.
snail
Noun

a 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.

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26.
nau
ti
lus
Noun

a cephalopod mollusk originally from Pacific and Indian Oceans with a shell that is pearly on the inside

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brachiopod
27.
bra
chio
pod
Noun

a marine bivalve that has small tentacles in order to catch the food

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slug
28.
slug
Noun

a small mollusk that moves very slowly and closely resembles a snail without shell

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