Crossata californica is a species of marine mollusk. Commonly known as the California frog shell, this mollusk is primarily found on offshore rocks of the Pacific coast of North America. The shells typically measure about 10 centimetres (3.9 in) in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of California frog shell 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
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Littorinimorpha
- Family
- Bursidae
- Genus
- Crossata
- Species
- Crossata californica
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