Black Abalone [Haliotis cracherodii]
Description
Black Abalone is a marine gastropod mollusk native to the Pacific coast of North America. Its shell is oval and highly arched. It has a rough surface with a dark black or grey color. It is found on rocky shores in the intertidal zone, where it feeds on algae. This species has been severely impacted by over-harvesting and disease.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Abalones
Haliotidae
|
| Genus |
Abalone
Haliotis
|