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Brachidontes modiolus, or the Yellow mussel, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Florida to the West Indies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow Mussel 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
- Brachidontes ustulatus
- Brachidontes pharaonis
- Brachidontes crebristriatus
- Arcuatula senhousia
- Brachidontes erosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Mytilida
- Family
- Mytilidae
- Genus
- Brachidontes
- Species
- Brachidontes modiolus
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