Conch (US: / kɑːŋk, kɑːntʃ / KONK, KONCH, UK: / kɒntʃ / KONCH) [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).

2024年8月19日 · Pronounced “konk”, this seafood meat comes from an oversized sea snail and is native to the coasts of the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Regardless of the way you cook it — whether it be raw or cooked — it will always come out delicious. Conch is soft meat (when tenderized) and can be a little rubbery in texture.

2024年10月12日 · Conch, also called whelk, is a type of sea snail. Unlike oysters, scallops and other bivalves, conches have shells that are made all of one piece and do not open and close. Although it can be difficult to find in stores, conch is a relatively inexpensive seafood. This article will show you how to prepare and cook conch.

2019年12月13日 · Conchs are mollusks, marine snails that build elaborate shells as a home and a form of protection from predators. The shell of the queen conch or pink conch shell ranges in size from about six inches to 12 inches in length. It has between nine and 11 whorls on the protruding spire.

2025年2月24日 · Queen conch is a large marine gastropod (snail) in phylum Mollusca. They are slow growing and late to mature, reaching up to 12 inches in length and living up to 30 years. Queen conch occurs throughout the Caribbean Sea, the Florida Keys, and around Bermuda. They are benthic-grazing herbivores that feed on algal and plant material.

2020年9月4日 · Conch refers to several species of sea snails and their shells. Conch are marine gastropods with medium or large spired and ornate shells. Typical species include the queen conch (Aliger gigas) of the family Strombidae.

2024年8月1日 · Conch is a type of mollusk shellfish that is incredibly nutritious - here we examine the nutritional benefits of conch. A guide to the nutritional benefits of conch, including its impressive protein density and substantial content of vitamins and minerals.

Conchs are medium to large shelled snails with shells pointed on both ends. Some species, particularly the queen conch, are consumed as seafood and used as bait. There are a wide number of species and families that are referred to as “conch.” Many are valued for their colorful shells, which can also be used as instruments!

2023年10月6日 · Conch, a term popularly used to describe various medium to large-sized sea snails, has played a crucial role in marine ecosystems, human culture, and gastronomy. Scientifically, the true conches belong to the family Strombidae.

2014年1月23日 · Don’t confuse this large, warmwater gastropod with the East Coast whelk, also colloquially called conch. From the family Strombidae, the queen conch (pronounced “conk”) is found primarily in the Caribbean, where it uses a muscular foot to drag itself along the ocean floor.