Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID879839
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateND
CountyGrand Forks
LocalityRed River, in Grand Forks at center of Sorlie Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSandhill-Wilson
HUC8 Number09020301
HUC10 NameTown of Buxton-Red River
HUC10 Number0902030107
HUC12 NameCity of Grand Forks-Red River
HUC12 Number090203010705
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month9
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsAttached to aluminum pipe at 3 ft depth. Only three found.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierU.S. Geological Survey
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Sizeadult
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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