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Family Haliotidae

JAPAN

Haliotis discus

 

Yawatano, Japan, 6 feet

DISK ABALONE   Kuro-awabi

Occurs on rocks in shallow water.  Domed, lightly corrugated red-brown shell with 4 or 5 holes.  Attains 6 inches.  Japan, Korea & Northern China.