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 …

When most people hear the word “conch,” they immediately picture a large, spiraled shell. While the shell is certainly its most recognizable feature, the conch is a living animal, a type of sea snail …

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 …

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 “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.

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 …

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 …

In North America, the conch is generally considered the queen conch, native to the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean waters. The Queen conch is very valuable as shellfish and is also used as bait.

Conches have a characteristic leaping motion, using their pointed, sickle-shaped, horny operculum to propel themselves forward. They lay eggs in long, gelatinous strands. The animal inside the shell is …