Aldebaran shellmouth.
An Aldebaran shellmouth is a slow-moving mollusk that exists in great numbers in the saltwater shallows of planet Aldebaran III.
History and specifics[]
It is approximately .45 to .6 meters long and weighs 2 to 4 kilograms. The shellmouth is widely prized as a delicious menu item and is a staple of the many seashore restaurants on the planet. (ST reference: The Worlds of the Federation)
Quark considered serving Aldebaran shellmouth molluscs at a reception, but decided against doing so as it took time to pry them open. (DS9 eBook: Rules of Accusation)
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