Abalone n. : A univalve mollusk of the genus Haliotis. The shell is lined with mother-of-pearl, and used for ornamental purposes; the sea-ear. Several large species are found on the coast of California, clinging closely to the rocks.

Example:
How can I prepare an Australian Abalone that is fresh for a Chinese Chicken soup?

Taxonomy
abalone, shell, species, abalone shell, ear, perlemoen, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, shell length, ormers, the shells, Haliotis, rock, abalone pearls, 10-14, Japan, raw meat.

Defination from the web:
... Abalone (from Spanish Abulón) are medium to very large-sized edible sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Haliotidae and the genus Haliotis. ...