noun
- A marine gastropod mollusk with an ear-shaped shell, commonly known as an abalone; valued for food and mother-of-pearl.
Usage: scientific/taxonomic name; also called abalone in common usage
Examples
- The haliotis shell is prized by jewelers for its iridescent mother-of-pearl interior.
- Divers harvest haliotis from rocky coastal waters.
- Haliotis species are found in oceans around the world.
- The restaurant served grilled haliotis as a delicacy.
- Collectors value haliotis shells for their natural beauty.