Astarte undata

Wavy Astarte, a reference photo
Photo: Eric A. Lazo-Wasem · CC0 (licence)

Astarte undata, or the waved astarte, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Astartidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Labrador to Maryland.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Wavy Astarte 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
Carditida
Family
Astartidae
Genus
Astarte
Species
Astarte undata

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