Conch (US: / k ɒ ŋ k / KONGK, UK: / k ɒ n tʃ / 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.

Conch, 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.

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.

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!

2024年9月22日 · Conch, a type of large sea snail, has been a staple in many cuisines around the world for centuries. Its soft and tender flesh, often referred to as “conch meat,” is prized for its flavor and versatility. But what exactly is conch considered? Is it a fish, a shellfish, or something entirely different?

2017年4月5日 · what is conch? Conch (pronounced “konk”) is a tropical marine mollusk found throughout the waters of The Bahamas. While there are many kinds of conch around the world, Queen conch is the most common in the region.

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.

2023年10月6日 · What is Conch? 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. This article delves into the biology, ecology, and significance of conchs, highlighting the importance ...

The 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.