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by tzs 3050 days ago
They are also used as a calcium supplement for animals:

"Today, cuttlebones are commonly used as calcium-rich dietary supplements for caged birds, chinchillas, hermit crabs, reptiles, shrimp, and snails. It is not for human consumption"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlebone#Human_uses