Shellfish is a term used to describe aquatic invertebrates (having no backbone). These invertebrates also have an exoskeleton meaning that their skeleton is on the outside not the inside like ours. Details of how each of these animals grow is given for each species.
Most types of shellfish are a highly prized seafood, especially lobster.
Little fish fact
Types of Shellfish is part of the bigger story of our coast: tide, habitat, season and careful handling all matter.
