Campeloma decisum, commonly known as the pointed campeloma, is a species of freshwater snail in the family Viviparidae. It is native to lakes, streams, and rivers across eastern North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pointed Campeloma 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
- Campeloma regulare
- Sinotaia quadrata
- Callinina subpurpurea
- Viviparus viviparus
- Viviparus ater
- Filopaludina bengalensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Architaenioglossa
- Family
- Viviparidae
- Genus
- Campeloma
- Species
- Campeloma decisum
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