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Bookmark or Share- Conch - Facts and Beyond - Biology DictionaryConch refers to several species of marine gastropods with medium or large spired and ornate shells. Typical species include the queen conch (Aliger gigas) of the family Strombidae. These are also referred to as “true conches”, however. members of Melongenidae and Fasciolariidae contain species that are commonly referred to as conches as well.
- Conch - WikipediaConch (US: / kɒŋk / konk, UK: / kɒntʃ / kontch[1]) is a common name of a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. Conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal (in other words, the shell comes to a noticeable point on both ends).
- Intriguing Conch Facts - American OceansThe conch is a type of large sea snail that is found in warm waters around the world. The most well-known species of conch is the queen conch, which is native to the Caribbean. The queen conch is an important part of Caribbean culture and cuisine, and has been harvested by humans for thousands of years.
- Univalve Shell ID Guide: Conchs, Whelks, Cones, Helmets & MoreBig, heavy, and impressive shells house a tasty animal known as the Queen Conch, which may find itself loved out of existence. They are eagerly collected by shell enthusiasts and fisheries alike, but it is a protected species in the U.S. state of Florida. Whether dead or alive, collectors are warned to keep their hands off.
- Conch | Description, Habitat, Overharvesting, & Facts | Britannicaconch, marine snail, of the subclass Prosobranchia (class Gastropoda), in which the outer whorl of the shell is broadly triangular in outline and has a wide lip, often jutting toward the apex. Conch meat is harvested and consumed by people in Caribbean countries.
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