Left-handed jewel box

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Pseudochama cristella

Left-handed jewel box, a reference photo
Photo: Stari Plativky · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Pseudochama cristella, or the left-handed jewel box clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Chamidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from southern Florida to the West Indies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Left-handed jewel box 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
Venerida
Family
Chamidae
Species
Pseudochama cristella

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