False Quahog

Agriopoma morrhuanum, or the false quahog, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of False Quahog 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

• Mercenaria mercenaria
• Mercenaria campechiensis
• Arctica islandica
• Serripes groenlandicus
• Venus casina
• Globivenus fordii

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Venerida

Family

Veneridae

Genus

Agriopoma

Species

Agriopoma morrhuanum

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