Raphitoma purpurea is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Raphitoma purpurea 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Neogastropoda
- Family
- Raphitomidae
- Genus
- Raphitoma
- Species
- Raphitoma purpurea
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