In New Zealand it is known as Paua (pronounced Parwa)
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Abalone is an edible marine mollusk that begins with the letter A. It is a type of sea snail commonly found along coastal waters.
Abalone live for a maximum of 15 years. for more information about abalone.... http://oceanlink.island.net/Conservation/abalone/BHCAP/development.html
The word "abalone" comes from the Spanish word "abanico," meaning fan. This name was given to these marine snails due to their round, flattened shape resembling a fan.
Abalone are not considered scavengers. They are herbivorous marine snails that feed on algae and seaweed.
no they do not
Abalone is Abalone in English too.
pāua is the maori word for abalone.
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The abalone of California is one source of the gemstone mother of pearl.
Their are nine spiecies of abalone. Their's black abalone, flat abalone, green abalone, pink abalone, pinto abalone, red abalone, threaded abalone, western abelone, and white abalone.
I've been studying marine biologys for quite a few years now, and it's very difficult to give it a scientific name, or find one for it, but the best choice for the scientific name for a abalone is a "Licacoc" It's acceptable, and 100% valid.
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The scientific or taxonomic name would be Haliotis cracherodii.
Abalone.
Pauanui means Big Abalone in Maori.
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