Pennsylvania lucine (Lucina pensylvanica)

Pennsylvania lucine, a reference photo — Photo: James St. John · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Lucina pensylvanica, commonly known as the Pennsylvania lucine, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Lucinidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pennsylvania lucine 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

Callucina keenae
Dosinia lupinus
Dosinia discus
Anodontia alba
Lucinoma borealis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Lucinida
Family: Lucinidae
Genus: Lucina
Species: Lucina pensylvanica

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