The English word "conch" is attested in Middle English, coming from Latin concha (shellfish, mussel), which in turn comes from Greek konchē … See more

The meat of conches are often eaten raw in salads or cooked in burgers, chowders, fritters, and gumbos. Conch is indigenous to the Caribbean and See more

Conch shells can be used as wind instruments. They are prepared by cutting a hole in the spire of the shell near the apex and then blowing into the shell as if it were a trumpet, as a See more

Ancient Peru
The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped the sea and often depicted conch shells in their art.
Aztec
Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of wind and learning, wears … See more

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 … See more

Many kinds of molluscs can produce pearls. Pearls from the queen conch, S. gigas, are rare and have been collectors' items since Victorian … See more

• Conch shells are used as biologically grown calcium carbonate fertilizer.
• Conch shells are sometimes used as decoration, as decorative planters, and in cameo See more