shellfish
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I also like to keep welcome gifts what I think of as “airplane- and pre-K–safe,” meaning I tend to avoid ingredients that aren’t allowed in those spaces, like peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish.
From Salon
The octopus increase does however pose a problem for shellfish species around the UK shores.
From BBC
As filter feeders, shellfish like oysters contribute to improving water quality.
From BBC
The individual had consumed high amounts of animal protein, including fish and possibly shellfish that fed on ancient carbon sources, creating a known "reservoir" effect in the bones.
From Science Daily
He added passengers jokingly pointed out the "shellfish" crab had its feet on the seat, while others called out the crabby commuter for fare dodging.
From BBC
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