The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Freshwater Pearl Mussel 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
- Margaritifera falcata
- Elliptio complanata
- Echyridella menziesii
- Diplodon chilensis
- Gonidea angulata
- Cucumerunio novaehollandiae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Unionida
- Family
- Margaritiferidae
- Genus
- Margaritifera
- Species
- Margaritifera margaritifera
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