Red abalone
| Description: |
The red abalone is a mollusk that clings to rocks below the low tidal zone among the waters of the west coast of the United States. This animal’s shell is shaped like a shallow bowl. The inside of this shell is covered with brightly iridescent colors that is often used to make jewelry. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1423 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Abalones Mollusks Marine animals Shellfish |
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