Spiny Fan Mussel

Pinna rudis, the rough pen shell or spiny fan-mussel, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pinnidae. It is the type species of the genus Pinna. Knowledge about this is sparse, with an absence of specific studies and literature.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spiny Fan 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

• Pinna nobilis
• Pinna carnea
• Pinctada margaritifera
• Pinna saccata
• Pinctada mazatlanica

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Ostreida

Family

Pinnidae

Genus

Pinna

Species

Pinna rudis

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