Conch are species of sea snail in the phylum Mollusca. Their shells consist of about 95% calcium carbonate and 5% organic matter. Conch are harvested for their edible meat and decorative shell. …

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 …

May 27, 2024 · Queen conch (Strombus gigas) are marine snails known for their large, spiral-shaped shells. They live in the Caribbean and surrounding regions. They are overharvested for their meat …

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 conch is a members of the diverse gastropod family, Strombidae, of marine snails renowned for their elaborate and often vibrantly colored shells. These shells, prized by collectors and …

Read on to learn about the conch. This variety of marine snails comes in a wide number of shapes and sizes. All species possess a conical, spiral shell. The vast majority of conchs have a high, curled …

The “queen” conch is a large edible sea snail, a type of marine mollusk. Conchs are native to the coasts of the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Bermuda.

Aug 6, 2025 · Conches are marine gastropod mollusks. Their shell is large, spiraled, and features a siphonal canal. This canal, an extension of the shell’s opening, allows the snail to extend a soft …

Sep 12, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 8, 2025 · This recipe for conch fritters with a delicious dipping sauce is a traditional Bahamian recipe. Conch is a wonderful shellfish that is delicious but so hard to find outside of the Bahamas. …