Did You Know?

Some shellfish can swim fast!

Types of Shellfish

There are many kinds of shellfish. Crabs and shrimp are two types.

Where They Live

Shellfish live in the sea and rivers.

What shellfish Does

Shellfish are food for many people.

Some shellfish help clean the water.

They are fun to catch and eat.

Shellfish can be found in many places.

Some shellfish have hard shells.

People like to eat them at the beach.

More About shellfish

Shellfish have been around for a long time. People have eaten them for many years. They are part of many meals.

Shellfish are important for some jobs. Fishermen catch them to sell. Many people love to eat shellfish.

Some shellfish can change colors. They are cool to see in the water!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Shellfish"] --> B["Types of Shellfish"] B --> C["Molluscs"] B --> D["Crustaceans"] B --> E["Echinoderms"] A --> F["Habitat"] F --> G["Saltwater"] F --> H["Freshwater"]

What Do These Words Mean?

exoskeleton:A hard outer shell that protects some animals.
invertebrates:Animals that do not have a backbone.
molluscs:A group of soft-bodied animals, like snails and clams.
crustaceans:A type of shellfish with a hard shell, like crabs and lobsters.
allergens:Substances that can cause allergic reactions.