Dosinia discus

Disk Dosinia, a reference photo
Photo: Augusta Foote Arnold · Public domain

Dosinia discus, or the disk dosinia, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Virginia to Florida.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Disk Dosinia 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Bivalvia
Order
Venerida
Family
Veneridae
Genus
Dosinia
Species
Dosinia discus

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