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Modiolus areolatus, or the bearded horse mussel, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae (mussels). It is found in New Zealand, and its shell typically is 90 millimetres (3.5 in).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Broad Horse 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
- Modiolus barbatus
- Modiolus capax
- Modiolus kurilensis
- Modiolus americanus
- Trichomya hirsuta
- Modiolus lulat
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Mytilida
- Family
- Modiolidae
- Genus
- Modiolus
- Species
- Modiolus areolatus
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