About Irus irus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Irus irus, common name the irus clam, is a bivalve species that belongs to the family Veneridae. This species occurs in the Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Indo-Pacific.
Irus irus (Linnaeus, 1758) is a animal in the Veneridae family, order Venerida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Irus irus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Irus irus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Irus irus, the irus clam, is a bivalve species in Veneridae found across three marine regions.
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