Pale Venus

Venus casina is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae, the venus clams. While the species is classified by World Register of Marine Species as Venus casina, the Catalogue of Life uses Circomphalus casina.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pale Venus 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

• Dosina mactracea
• Placamen placidum
• Venus verrucosa
• Lamelliconcha circinata
• Mercenaria campechiensis
• Bassina yatei

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Venerida

Family

Veneridae

Genus

Venus

Species

Venus casina

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