Irus irus

Irus Venus, a reference photo
Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Irus irus, also known as the irus clam, is a species of bivalve belonging to the family Veneridae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Irus 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Bivalvia
Order
Venerida
Family
Veneridae
Genus
Irus
Species
Irus irus

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