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HALIOTIS IRIS [1 record]

Record 1 1993-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
OBS

[Marketed product sold] Live and as chilled or frozen meat. Also dried or smoked meat.

OBS

A large, edible abalone of New Zealand, Haliotis iris, the shell of which is used in making jewelry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
OBS

[Produit commercial vendu] Vivant et sous forme de viande sur glace ou congelée. Aussi séchée ou fumée.

OBS

La couche de nacre irisée est utilisée en bijouterie et en décoration.

Spanish

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