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== General description == Conch are species of sea snail in the phylum Mollusca. Their shells consist of about 95% calcium carbonate and 5% organic matter. Conch are harvested for their edible meat and decorative shell. The shells are often used for decoration and as a musical instrument.<ref>{{cite web |last=Chandler |first=David L. |date=May 26, 2017 |title=Conch shells spill the secret to their toughness |url=http://news.mit.edu/2017/conch-shells-better-helmets-body-armor-0526 |access-date=April 30, 2020 |website=news.mit.edu}}; {{cite web |date=March 25, 2011 |title=Conch shell gives nano insights into composite materials |url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110322110026.htm |access-date=April 30, 2020 |website=sciencedaily.com}}</ref><ref name="foodreference_conch" />
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