queen conch
Caribbean sea snail
A queen conch is a large marine snail native to Caribbean waters, prized for its spiral shell and edible meat.
The shell, which can reach a foot in length, displays a distinctive pink interior and has long been used for decoration, jewelry, and as a horn.
The meat appears in chowders, fritters, and ceviche throughout the Caribbean: We had conch salad at the beach shack.
Curve winding around center
- spireTapering architectural peak
- calcium carbonateMineral in shells and marble
- nacreousResembling pearl's iridescence
- mother-of-pearlIridescent inner shell coating
heavy · large · ornamental · collectible · trumpet · decorative · glossy · aperture
Single-shelled soft creature
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
- eyestalksMovable vision-bearing projections
- footLeg's lowest part
- operculumAnatomical lid structure
mantle · radula · siphon · herbivore · grazing · algae eater · slow-moving · nocturnal
Atlantic island nation
- Turks and CaicosBritish Caribbean island chain
- Florida KeysSubtropical American island chain
- BelizeCentral American coastal nation
- JamaicaCaribbean island nation
Honduras · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Antilles · West Indies · Caribbean Sea · tropical waters · island cuisine
At risk of extinction
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
- CITESWildlife trade agreement
- protected speciesOrganisms legally shielded from harm
- no-take zoneArea forbidding wildlife removal
marine park · sustainable harvesting · population decline · fishing ban · size limit · quota · poaching · habitat loss
Underwater flowering plant ecosystems
- sandy bottomGrit-covered underwater surface
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- shallow waterLow-depth aquatic area
- turtle grassTropical marine flowering plant
lagoon · clear water · subtidal · benthic · marine ecosystem · sand flats
Citrus-cured raw seafood dish
- chowderThick creamy seafood soup
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- chewyResisting easy biting
- tenderizeMake less tough
marinate · Caribbean cuisine · protein · white meat · pounded · sliced thin · local specialty · street food
spiral
Curve winding around center
- spireTapering architectural peak
- calcium carbonateMineral in shells and marble
- nacreousResembling pearl's iridescence
mother-of-pearl · heavy · large · ornamental · collectible · trumpet · decorative · glossy · aperture · coiled
gastropod
Single-shelled soft creature
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
- eyestalksMovable vision-bearing projections
- footLeg's lowest part
operculum · mantle · radula · siphon · herbivore · grazing · algae eater · slow-moving · nocturnal · burrowing
Bahamas
Atlantic island nation
- Turks and CaicosBritish Caribbean island chain
- Florida KeysSubtropical American island chain
- BelizeCentral American coastal nation
Jamaica · Honduras · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Antilles · West Indies · Caribbean Sea · tropical waters · island cuisine · Cayman Islands
endangered
At risk of extinction
- overfishingUnsustainable marine harvest
- CITESWildlife trade agreement
- protected speciesOrganisms legally shielded from harm
no-take zone · marine park · sustainable harvesting · population decline · fishing ban · size limit · quota · poaching · habitat loss · recovery program
seagrass beds
Underwater flowering plant ecosystems
- sandy bottomGrit-covered underwater surface
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- shallow waterLow-depth aquatic area
turtle grass · lagoon · clear water · subtidal · benthic · marine ecosystem · sand flats
ceviche
Citrus-cured raw seafood dish
tenderize · marinate · Caribbean cuisine · protein · white meat · pounded · sliced thin · local specialty · street food · appetizer