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Yes, the are much the same as Snails, Paua is actually a species of sea snail.
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What shell is often used for eyes in carvings?
Paua shell or oyster shell (mother of pear)
What are Paua Fritters?
Paua Fritters are a combination of flour, egg and minced Paua.
How many species of paua are there?
There are only 3 species that can be directly called Paua. Silver Paua, Virgin Paua and normal Paua (though they can all be split into sub species).
How do you say 'i have a paua' in Maori?
e whai ahau he Paua ' literally means 'I have a Paua!
How much seaweed do paua eat?
Your average adult Paua can possible nibble through about 1kg of Paua in a day, of course the larger the Paua the healthier the appetite.
What types of paua are there?
There is 3 variations of Paua in New Zealand. The Standard Yellow or black foot, then a slightly smaller Silver Paua, and down in size again to what is called a Virgin Paua (or sometimes called Baby Paua.
Where can I find a picture of a paua?
There is plenty of pictures of Paua on the internet, just type "Paua" into Google's images section.
What was used for maori carving?
Wood, usually Totara. It was carved using adzes and chisels. Paua shell was used for the eyes.
Movement of paua New Zealand?
Are you wanting to know if the Paua are on the move or are you wishing to move Paua within NZ. Most Paua Beds have been in much the same places for many centuries.
How long has paua been around for?
The Paua has existed for several millions of years.
How many years has the paua been alive for?
Paua as a species has been existing on Planet earth for millions of years. Paua by its self can live for about 30 years.
What is the scientific name for Paua?
Paua Scientific name is Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis-
