Abalone are marine snails with a distinctive ear-shaped shell lined with a stunning, iridescent nacre (mother-of-pearl). The outer shell is rough and often encrusted with algae or barnacles, but the inside gleams with vibrant hues of blue, green, pink, and purple, making it a favorite for jewelry and decorative items.
The shell features a row of respiratory holes near one edge, used for breathing and waste expulsion. The animal itself has a muscular foot used to cling tightly to rocks in coastal waters, and a soft, fleshy body that it draws into its shell for protection.
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