Blood Ark

Lunarca ovalis, also known as the blood ark clam, is a species of clam in the family Arcidae. It can be found along North America coast of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Massachusetts to the West Indies and Brazil. It resides from the low-tide line to a depth of ten feet.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Blood Ark 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

• Anadara kagoshimensis
• Anadara trapezia
• Anadara hemidesmos
• Anadara transversa
• Anadara tuberculosa
• Anadara secticostata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Arcida

Family

Arcidae

Genus

Lunarca

Species

Lunarca ovalis

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