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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]
- 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
- The Conch Is an Endangered Sea Snail That Needs Your Help
Queen conch (Strombus gigas) are marine snails known for their large, spiral-shaped shells They live in the Caribbean and surrounding regions They are overharvested for their meat and shells, leading to declining populations, although they're protected by various regulations
- Conch Seashell (Strombus) - Ocean Info
The conch is a members of the diverse gastropod family, Strombidae, of marine snails renowned for their elaborate and often vibrantly colored shells These shells, prized by collectors and beachcombers, serve as protective homes for the soft-bodied animals within
- Intriguing Conch Facts - American Oceans
Conch is a common name for several species of large sea snails or their shells The word “conch” comes from the Greek word “konkhē,” which means “mussel” or “shellfish ” The origin of the word is also related to the Latin word “concha,” which means “shell ”
- Conch - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The term “conch” does not refer to a single species but to several large sea snails in the family Strombidae These snails are known for their spiral shells and a prominent, elongated siphon—a tube-like structure used for respiration and sensing the environment
- What Are Conches? Facts About These Shelled Mollusks
Conches are marine gastropod mollusks Their shell is large, spiraled, and features a siphonal canal This canal, an extension of the shell’s opening, allows the snail to extend a soft siphon for drawing water and detecting surroundings Conch shells are composed of calcium carbonate
- Conch Facts - Community Conch
The “queen” conch is a large edible sea snail, a type of marine mollusk Conchs are native to the coasts of the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Bermuda
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