Corbicula fluminalis is a species of freshwater clam, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Cyrenidae. This species is distinct from, but often confused with, the rather similar species Corbicula fluminea. Even though both species are native to Asia, they are both present as introduced species in the United States and Europe, and they are both commonly known as "Asian clams".
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Corbicula fluminalis 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
- Corbicula largillierti
- Corbicula africana
- Corbicula fluminea
- Corbicula striatella
- Corbicula australis
- Corbicula japonica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Cyrenidae
- Genus
- Corbicula
- Species
- Corbicula fluminalis
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