Pisidium amnicum is a species of very small freshwater clam, sometimes known as the greater European peaclam or the River pea shell. It is an aquatic bivalve in the family Sphaeriidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Greater European Pea 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.
Easily confused with
- Sphaerium striatinum
- Sphaerium corneum
- Sphaerium rivicola
- Sphaerium simile
- Musculium lacustre
- Sphaerium rhomboideum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Sphaeriida
- Family
- Sphaeriidae
- Genus
- Pisidium
- Species
- Pisidium amnicum
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