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Paua is a species of Abalone (shellfish) found only in the waters of New Zealand.
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Is paua the same as abalone?
Yes, paua is a type of abalone found in New Zealand. Abalone is a general term that refers to a variety of shellfish species, while paua specifically refers to the Haliotis iris species found in New Zealand.
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.
Who is the pauas prey?
Hopefully you mean who preys on the Paua. Apart from Man there is a fairly large starfish that also attacks and eats the Paua.
Do dogs or cats eat paua?
Try and see
How do paua protect themselves from predators?
The only way a paua can move, is if it takes it's exoskeleton and transforms it into an endoskeleton, therefore, making it slide across the ground, also, they create a natural lubrication, enabling it to move easier.
What type of animal is the paua?
its a type of sea snail :)
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.
Is Paua an animal vegetable or mineral?
Tis an Animal of the Abalone (snail) family
How does paua get its food?
A paua has a radula like a snail (a radula is made of horn and looks like a microscopic metal file), and rasps algae from rocks. For non-New Zealanders, a paua is a type of abalone.
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!
Is paua the same as abalone?
Yes, paua is a type of abalone found in New Zealand. Abalone is a general term that refers to a variety of shellfish species, while paua specifically refers to the Haliotis iris species found in New Zealand.
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.
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.
What is the scientific name for Paua?
Paua Scientific name is Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis-
How is paua a maori art?
Paua (Haliotis Iris) is a native New Zealand shellfish and a type of abalone. It is prized as a traditional food and for its beautiful brightly iridescent shell which is used in Maori arts and crafts.
