ZOOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site abalone A univalve mollusc (class Gastropoda) of the genus Haliotis. Abalones are harvested commercially for food consumption. The shell, which has a series of perforations near the edge and is lined with highly iridescent mother-of-pearl, is used for commercial (ornamental) purposes. Related category    • ZOOLOGY Source: NOAA, CoRIS glossary Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP