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About Daniel Wieczorek
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I would be happy to help answerer your questions on the subjects of oceanography, environmental science, environmental impact (both human and natural), marine chemistry, marine biology, ecology, and general science, biology and chemistry questions. Although I will not do anyones homework for them I can perhaps give a nudge in the correct direction when stuck. Please include some of your background when asking, this will help me to form an answer that best fits your needs.
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You are here: Experts > Science > Ecology > Oceanography > correction to first question about albacore
Expert: Daniel Wieczorek
Date: 7/18/2007
Subject: correction to first question about albacore
Question
Earlier today I asked about the difference between albacore tuna and the shell used in jewelry. I learned afterwards that the the shell I'm wondering about is "abalone" not albacore. I hope I havn't wasted your time on this. But now I'm wondering is it the shellfish or the shell itself that's abalone? I thought the shellfish adopted their shells as they grew like a hermit crab.
Answer
Hermit crabs are one of the only types of crustacean that use other shells in fact their own exoskeleton could also be considered a shell but its rather soft. All mollusks (clams and snails ...) grow their owns shells like abalone. hope this helps and see link for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abalone
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