River Orb-mussel (Sphaerium rivicola)

River Orb-mussel, a reference photo — Photo: George Brettingham Sowerby II · Public domain

Sphaerium rivicola, the river orb mussel, is a species of freshwater bivalve from family Sphaeriidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of River Orb-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

Sphaerium simile
Sphaerium rhomboideum
Pisidium amnicum
Sphaerium striatinum
Sphaerium corneum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Sphaeriida
Family: Sphaeriidae
Genus: Sphaerium
Species: Sphaerium rivicola

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