What is an aabalone?

Answer 1

Abalone is a marine mollusk belonging to the family Haliotidae, known for its distinctive ear-shaped shell, which is often brightly colored and lined with iridescent nacre. They are found in coastal waters around the world and are prized for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in many cuisines. Abalone also play an important ecological role, grazing on algae and contributing to the health of marine ecosystems. Due to overfishing and habitat loss, some species of abalone are threatened or endangered.