Chionopsis intapurpurea, the lady in waiting venus, is a species of marine bivalve from the family Veneridae in the genus Chionopsis. It was discovered in 1849 and can be found on both coasts from the United States to Southern Brazil.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lady-in-waiting Venus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chamelea gallina
- Chamelea striatula
- Lamelliconcha circinata
- Venus casina
- Katelysia scalarina
- Placamen placidum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Chionopsis
- Species
- Chionopsis intapurpurea
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