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Abalone : The "White Gold" of the Oceans Often called "white gold" due to its immense market value, is a group of edible sea snails that have fascinated humans for millennia. From their iridescent shells used in fine jewellery to their status as a high-end culinary delicacy, these marine gastropods (family Haliotidae ) occupy a unique intersection of biology, economics, and culture. Biological Profile and Habitats

Abalones are characterized by their single, flattened, ear-shaped shells that feature a row of respiratory holes along the outer edge. abalone