Ten-ridged Whelk (Neptunea decemcostata)

Ten-ridged Whelk, a reference photo — Photo: Eric A. Lazo-Wasem · CC0 (licence)

Neptunea decemcostata, the New England neptune, is a species of Neptunea and the state shell of Massachusetts. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of Neptunea lyrata, which it shares its common name with.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ten-ridged Whelk 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

Argobuccinum pustulosum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Buccinidae
Genus: Neptunea
Species: Neptunea decemcostata

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