Deck Mussel

Septifer bilocularis is a marine bivalve species in the family Mytilidae, the mussels.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Deck 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

• Brachidontes pharaonis
• Ischadium recurvum
• Brachidontes crebristriatus
• Brachidontes ustulatus
• Trichomya hirsuta

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Mytilida

Family

Mytilidae

Genus

Septifer

Species

Septifer bilocularis

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