Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID749940
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateSD
CountyYankton
LocalityMissouri River, Lewis and Clark Lake, Midway Boat Ramp
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLewis and Clark Lake
HUC8 Number10170101
HUC10 NameLewis and Clark Lake-Missouri River
HUC10 Number1017010109
HUC12 NameLower Lewis and Clark Lake
HUC12 Number101701010909
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month11
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsNo additional specimens found after subsequent search of the area. Veligers were identified in the area as far back as 2004 but no adults were found at that time.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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