Dosina mactracea is a species of marine bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae. It occurs in the waters off New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Coarse Dosina 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
- Venus casina
- Katelysia rhytiphora
- Venerupis largillierti
- Lamelliconcha circinata
- Ameghinomya antiqua
- Katelysia scalarina
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Dosina
- Species
- Dosina mactracea
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