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Haliotis

Haliotis

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A group of sea snails called abalones that live on rocky coasts and have shiny inner shells
  • noun
  • /ˌhæliˈoʊtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Haliotis includes several species of abalone found in coastal waters worldwide.

Examples

  • The shell of Haliotis is prized for its iridescent inner layer, known as mother-of-pearl.

  • The Haliotis species are often harvested for their meat.

  • Researchers studied the reproductive habits of Haliotis in their natural habitat.

  • Did you know that Haliotis is also known as abalone?

  • Scientists classify the marine mollusk Haliotis as an important species in ocean ecosystems.

  • The shells of Haliotis are often used in jewelry-making due to their beautiful patterns.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Haliotis populations from overfishing.

Synonyms

genus Haliotis
vsHaliotis
  • Specialized
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A group of sea snails called abalones with ear-shaped shells

is the same taxon but uses the simple single name form

Compounds

genus Haliotis
  • Specialized
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A group of sea snails called abalones with ear-shaped shells

Haliotis tuberculata
  • Specialized
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A sea snail with a flattened shell that people eat

Surface Forms

Haliotis singular
Haliotises plural
Haliotises plural

Etymology

Haliotis comes from Greek parts hali- 'sea' and -otis 'ear'. So the name means 'sea ear' and fits the abalone, a sea snail with a flat, ear-shaped shell.