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shellfish

[shel-fish] / ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ /


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Bianucci et al suggested that Perucetus might have browsed on coastal fish and shellfish, or scavenged carcases, as some sharks do.

From Science Daily

Winters hopes that the fellow will not only increase coverage but build trust with working people, particularly Spanish-speaking immigrants, who face deportation concerns while being critical to the region’s shellfish and lodging industries.

From Seattle Times

Along the way, microorganisms convert mercury into a highly toxic form that builds up in fish and shellfish.

From New York Times

Chitosan is a sugary polymer that can be easily made from the chitin shells of shellfish and has already found its way into wide-ranging commercial applications.

From Science Daily

New study by ICTA-UAB and the University of Cádiz reveals that the first farmers and herdsmen settled in Andalusia collected and consumed shellfish throughout the year, especially in winter.

From Science Daily