Only oysters of the Ostreidae family can make pearls, but many other types of mollusks can produce these gems, such as ...

South African abalone, locally known as perlemoen, which translates to (mother of pearl), are recognized by their single shell and large muscular feet; in areas where they used to thrive ...

Highly valued for its edible muscular foot and mother-of-pearl shell, the pinto abalone has declined significantly in recent decades and faces extinction unless it'ss protected — and soon — under the ...