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Abalone twist their shell violently to dislodge intruders and then gallop off when touched by a sea star. Abalone's blood is blue-green and lacks sufficient blood-clotting mechanisms, making an injury fatal. Aquaculture produces more than 95% of the Abalone population. Abalone create pearls by secreting a shell over parasites or bothersome particles. The shell of the abalone is exceptionally strong and made of microscopic calcium carbonate tiles stacked like bricks. Abalone are a type of single-shelled (gastropod) herbivorous marine mollusc with a broad, muscular foot that is used to attach itself to reefs or rocks using suction. Abalone reach maturity at a relatively small size and reproduce more eggs as they mature, increasing from 10,000 to 11 million eggs at a time.
Abalone twist their shell violently to dislodge intruders and then gallop off when touched by a sea star.
Abalone's blood is blue-green and lacks sufficient blood-clotting mechanisms, making an injury fatal.
Aquaculture produces more than 95% of the Abalone population.
Abalone create pearls by secreting a shell over parasites or bothersome particles.
The shell of the abalone is exceptionally strong and made of microscopic calcium carbonate tiles stacked like bricks.
Abalone are a type of single-shelled (gastropod) herbivorous marine mollusc with a broad, muscular foot that is used to attach itself to reefs or rocks using suction.
Abalone reach maturity at a relatively small size and reproduce more eggs as they mature, increasing from 10,000 to 11 million eggs at a time.
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