Northern abalone
A species of Abalone, Also known as Japanese abalone Scientific name : Haliotis kamtschatkana Genus : Abalone
Northern abalone, A species of Abalone
Also known as:
Japanese abalone
Botanical name: Haliotis kamtschatkana
Genus: Abalone
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Description
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Description
The pinto abalone has an adult shell size of approximately 8 cm (3.1 in) but it can rarely grow as large as 15 cm (5.9 in). The rather thin shell is flattened and ear-shaped. The surface is covered with uneven spiral cords, often almost obsolete, and strongly elevated undulations or lumps. The columellar shelf is narrow, flattened,and sloping inward. The shell has 3 to 6 elevated respiratory holes. These holes collectively make up what is known as the selenizone which form as the shell grows. The silvery interior of the shell is iridescent. The shell is generally green-brown but can have white or blue coloration and has a somewhat scalloped edge. The epipodium is lacy and green-brown in color. Tentacles surrounding the foot and extending out of the shell sense food and predators.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Lepetellida Family
Haliotis Genus
Abalone Species
Northern abalone 
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