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shellfish

[shel-fish] / ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ /


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Shellfish from some UK waters, currently banned in the EU, can be exported again under the deal.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

“The Shellfish Tower stands as one of our most sought-after menu items, a three-tiered display of exquisite seafood designed to incorporate intricate flavors of Japanese fusion into a beloved steakhouse staple,” Muehl says.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The recent study, published in Fish & Shellfish Immunology, was conducted in partnership with the USDA-ARS and Daniel Nelson from the University of Maryland's Department of Veterinary Medicine.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

Shellfish were a particular worry, because in their case, unlike fish, we eat the entire animal—stomach, microplastics and all.

From National Geographic • May 8, 2023

Shellfish have often been found to cause poisoning in certain individuals.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.




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