Ruditapes philippinarum, the Manila clam, is an edible species of saltwater clam in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. Common names include Manila clam, Japanese littleneck clam, Japanese cockle, and Japanese carpet shell. In China, it is known as geli. In Japan, it is known as asari. In Korea, it is known as bajirak.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Japanese Littleneck 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
- Ruditapes decussatus
- Leukoma grata
- Leukoma staminea
- Tapes conspersus
- Venerupis corrugata
- Asaphis deflorata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Ruditapes
- Species
- Ruditapes philippinarum
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