Irus reflexus is a bivalve mollusc of the family Veneridae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Twisted 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
- Venerupis largillierti
- Venerupis anomala
- Petricola carditoides
- Petricola lithophaga
- Irus crenatus
- Hiatella australis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Irus
- Species
- Irus reflexus
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