Swift's Scallop

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Swiftopecten swiftii

Swift's Scallop, a reference photo
Photo: Hectonichus · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Swiftopecten swifti, common name Swift's scallop, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pectinidae. It occurs in the northern Pacific Ocean.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Swift's Scallop 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
Bivalvia
Order
Pectinida
Family
Pectinidae
Species
Swiftopecten swiftii

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