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Sphaerium transversum is a species of freshwater bivalve from the family Sphaeriidae. It is found in North America and Europe. It occurs in lakes, rivers, canals, and swamps.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Long Fingernailclam 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
- Musculium lacustre
- Musculium securis
- Sphaerium corneum
- Sphaerium simile
- Pisidium amnicum
- Musculium partumeium
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Sphaeriida
- Family
- Sphaeriidae
- Genus
- Sphaerium
- Species
- Sphaerium transversum
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