Transverse Ark (Anadara transversa)

Transverse Ark, a reference photo — Photo: Andrew C · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Anadara transversa, or the Transverse ark clam, is a clam in the family Arcidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Massachusetts to Texas, including the West Indies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Transverse 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 hemidesmos
Anadara kagoshimensis
Lunarca ovalis
Anadara trapezia
Anadara secticostata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Arcida
Family: Arcidae
Genus: Anadara
Species: Anadara transversa

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