Amethyst Gem Clam (Gemma gemma)

Amethyst Gem Clam, a reference photo — Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The amethyst gem clam (Gemma gemma) is species of very small saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Amethyst Gem Clam 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

Lasaea australis
Euglesa compressa
Nucula proxima
Linucula hartvigiana

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae
Genus: Gemma
Species: Gemma gemma

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