Polymesoda caroliniana, also known as the Carolina marshclam or Carolina marsh clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Cyrenoididae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Virginia to Texas in the United States to Campeche in Mexico. It is a shallow-water species (intertidal to 2 meters depth) that is locally harvested for human consumption.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Carolina Marsh 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Cyrenoididae
- Genus
- Polymesoda
- Species
- Polymesoda caroliniana
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