Florida Cross-barred Venus (Chione elevata)

Florida Cross-barred Venus, a reference photo — Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Chione elevata, the Florida cross-barred venus, is a species of bivalve in the family Veneridae which is often confused which another species, Chione cancellata, which has a more southern distribution.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Florida Cross-barred Venus 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

Chione cancellata
Chione californiensis
Timoclea scabra
Chionopsis amathusia

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae
Genus: Chione
Species: Chione elevata

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