Haliotis: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿš
Add to dictionary

haliotis

 

[ hษ™หˆlษชษ™.tษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Haliotis refers to a genus of marine mollusks more commonly known as abalone. These sea snails are characterized by their flattened, ear-shaped shells, which are often brightly colored and have a series of holes or holes along the edge. Abalone are highly sought after for their meat and beautiful shells, often used in jewelry and decorative items.

Synonyms

abalone

Examples of usage

  • The dish featured tender slices of haliotis sautรฉed with garlic.
  • Collectors often seek rare haliotis shells for their unique patterns.
  • The haliotis population is declining due to overfishing.
  • Haliotis is a delicacy in many coastal cultures.
  • The vibrant colors of haliotis shells attract many tourists.

Translations

Translations of the word "haliotis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเคฒเฅ€เค“เคŸเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะปั–ะพั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใ‚ชใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋ฆฌ์˜คํ‹ฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงู„ูŠูˆุชุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท่žบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะปะธะพั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haliotis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ haliotis

Etymology

The term 'haliotis' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'halios', meaning 'of the sea', and 'otis', meaning 'ear', referring to the ear-like shape of the shell of these mollusks. The genus was first described scientifically in the early 19th century as interest in marine biodiversity grew among naturalists and biologists. Historically, abalone shells have been used by various cultures around the world for thousands of years, often for ornamental purposes or as a source of food. As harvesting methods improved, haliotis became increasingly popular in cuisine, particularly in regions where they are naturally abundant. Due to their slow reproduction rates, many species of haliotis are now regarded as vulnerable or endangered, leading to conservation efforts aimed at preserving their habitats and populations.