Valvata piscinalis, common name the European stream valvata or European valve snail, is a species of small freshwater snail with gills and an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Valvatidae, the valve snails. It is also known as Cincinna piscinalis (Müller, 1774).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Stream Valvata 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Family
- Valvatidae
- Genus
- Valvata
- Species
- Valvata piscinalis
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