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Shellfish (Noun)

Invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell.

Nouns denoting animals.

Many restaurants specialize in preparing and serving a variety of shellfish to their customers.
The ecosystem of the coral reefs is supported by numerous species of shellfish that live there.
Shellfish are commonly found in oceans and seas around the world and are a vital food source.
Some types of shellfish are capable of creating their own shells using minerals from the water.
Extensive research has been conducted on certain species of shellfish that can produce pearls.

Meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean).

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Many restaurants specialize in cooking various types of shellfish for seafood lovers to enjoy.
She avoided eating shellfish because she had an allergic reaction to shrimp when she was a child.
Freshly harvested shellfish was arranged in an assortment on ice for customers to see.
Overconsumption of shellfish by the growing human population can negatively impact the ecosystem.
People suffering from gout should limit their consumption of certain shellfish and organ meats.