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- Conch - Wikipedia
Conch are species of sea snail in the phylum Mollusca Their shells consist of about 95% calcium carbonate and 5% organic matter Conch are harvested for their edible meat and decorative shell The shells are often used for decoration and as a musical instrument [5] Queen conch (Aliger gigas) was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2024 [6] Due to this threatened
- Conch | Description, Habitat, Overharvesting, Facts | Britannica
conch, marine snail, of the subclass Prosobranchia (class Gastropoda), in which the outer whorl of the shell is broadly triangular in outline and has a wide lip, often jutting toward the apex Conch meat is harvested and consumed by people in Caribbean countries It is exported to the United States, Europe, and South America, and conch shells are coveted by shell collectors Natural
- Intriguing Conch Facts - American Oceans
The shell of the conch is a remarkable natural material that is renowned for its strength and toughness The structure of the conch shell is complex and well-designed, with a combination of organic and inorganic components that work together to provide strength and resilience Scientists have studied the structure of the conch shell in order to learn more about its mechanical properties and to
- The Conch Is an Endangered Sea Snail That Needs Your Help
Before collecting that conch shell, learn how over-harvesting for meat and souvenirs has endangered conch populations and what you can do to help their survival
- Queen Conch - NOAA Fisheries
Queen conch is a species of large sea snails, a gastropod mollusk, that is distributed throughout the Caribbean Sea Learn about the status and management of these marine mollusks
- Conch Seashell (Strombus) - Ocean Info
The conch is a large marine mollusk known for its spiral shell and crucial role in marine ecosystems, but overharvesting threatens its survival
- Conch - Facts and Beyond | Biology Dictionary
Conch refers to several species of sea snails and their shells Conch are marine gastropods with medium or large spired and ornate shells Typical species include the queen conch (Aliger gigas) of the family Strombidae These are also referred to as "true conches", however members of Melongenidae and Fasciolariidae contain species that are commonly referred to as conches as well Their shells
- Conch Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Profile - ThoughtCo
The conch species live in tropical waters throughout the world, including the Caribbean, West Indies, and the Mediterranean They live in relatively shallow waters, including reef and seagrass habitats Queen conchs live in several different habitat types in the Caribbean, along the Gulf coasts of Florida and Mexico, and in South America
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