Ornamental and Decorative Shells

Polished Paua Shell	Blue-Green Abalone
	Abalone shells (Haliotidae) resemble a valve of a large clam, except for the spiral whorl. The animal has a large, flat muscular foot by which it holds fast to rocks. Seawater is drawn in under the edges of the shell; it passes over the gills, and leaves through the natural holes. The foot is edible and highly esteemed. The iridescent shell is used in costume jewelry. Over a hundred species are known. They are vegetarians.
Order Polished Paua Shell:	Order Blue-Green Abalone:
Qty: - 4"-6" - $20 Wood Stand(+$3.00) Lucite Stand(+$3.00)	Qty: - 5"-6" - $10 Wood Stand(+$3.00) Lucite Stand(+$3.00)

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