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shellfish

[shel-fish] / ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ /


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One potential consequence is that an unpermitted insect species could trigger reactions in people allergic to shellfish, which can have the same allergenic proteins.

From BBC

If the person asks you to explain how it works, just pretend to trip, then throw yourself into the shrimp tower, yell something about a shellfish allergy, and run.

From Barron's

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