Elegant dosinia (Dosinia concentrica)

Elegant dosinia, a reference photo — Photo: Jan Delsing · Public domain

Dosinia concentrica, common name the West Indian dosinia, is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae. This species is found in Caribbean waters, ranging from the West Indies to Brazil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Elegant dosinia 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

Dosinia discus
Dosinia subrosea
Dosinia anus
Amiantis callosa
Dosinia ponderosa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae
Genus: Dosinia
Species: Dosinia concentrica

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