Haliotis virginea
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Haliotis virginea

Haliotis virginea, Virgin Paua, is a species of edible sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones.

Appearance

The size of the shell varies between 30 mm and 75 mm.

Distribution

Geography

This marine species is endemic to New Zealand.

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References

1. Haliotis virginea Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haliotis_virginea

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