Common Cockle

The common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) is a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Cardiidae, the cockles. It is found in waters off Europe, from Iceland in the north, south into waters off western Africa as far south as Senegal. The ribbed oval shells can reach 6 centimetres (2.4 in) across and are white, yellowish or brown in colour. The common cockle is harvested commercially and eaten in much of its range.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Cockle 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

• Cerastoderma glaucum
• Monodacna colorata
• Anadara kagoshimensis
• Anadara brasiliana
• Anadara trapezia
• Cyclocardia borealis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Cardiida

Family

Cardiidae

Genus

Cerastoderma

Species

Cerastoderma edule

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