Kalolophus speciosus, also known as the beautiful crassatella or Gibbs' clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Crassatellidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to the West Indies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Beautiful crassatella 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
- Carditida
- Family
- Crassatellidae
- Genus
- Kalolophus
- Species
- Kalolophus speciosus
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