Comb Circe (Gafrarium pectinatum)

Comb Circe, a reference photo — Photo: Marie HENNION · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Gafrarium pectinatum, also known as Gafrarium tumidum, is a species of the genus Gafrarium in the family of Veneridae, order Veneroida in the bivalve class. They are edible clams. WoRMS believe the latter is the synonyms of the other one, but malocologist from Taiwan distinguish the two from the patterns of their shells

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Comb Circe 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

Gafrarium tumidum
Gafrarium dispar

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae
Genus: Gafrarium
Species: Gafrarium pectinatum

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