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Haliotis iris
Haliotis iris, common name, blackfoot pāua, tuke o rangi, rainbow abalone or simply pāua is a species of edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalone. It is endemic to shallow waters on the coast of New Zealand. Widely consumed as a delicacy, its iridescent, nacreous shell is used for jewellery, decor and other handicrafts. Blackfoot pāua has cultural significance to both Māori and Pākehā and has become emblematic of New Zealand's cultural identity.
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Haliotis iris, common name, blackfoot pāua, tuke o rangi, rainbow abalone or simply pāua is a species of edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalone. It is endemic to shallow waters on the coast of New Zealand. Widely consumed as a delicacy, its iridescent, nacreous shell is used for jewellery, decor and other handicrafts. Blackfoot pāua has cultural significance to both Māori and Pākehā and has become emblematic of New Zealand's cultural identity.
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