Atlantic Nut Clam (Nucula proxima)

Atlantic Nut Clam, a reference photo — Photo: Eric A. Lazo-Wasem · CC0 (licence)

Nucula proxima, commonly known as the Atlantic nut clam, is a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Nuculidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Nova Scotia to Texas, including Bermuda.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Atlantic Nut Clam 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

Linucula hartvigiana
Euglesa compressa
Abra aequalis
Gemma gemma
Varicorbula gibba

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Nuculida
Family: Nuculidae
Genus: Nucula
Species: Nucula proxima

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