Chione undatella is a species of edible marine bivalve from the genus Chione. The species was a major food source for the indigenous people of California, and as of 2026 is occasionally still harvested locally.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Wavy Chione 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
- Chione californiensis
- Chionopsis amathusia
- Austrovenus stutchburyi
- Venus verrucosa
- Periglypta reticulata
- Leukoma laciniata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Chione
- Species
- Chione undatella
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