Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1653508
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyCarver
LocalityPierson Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTwin Cities
HUC8 Number07010206
HUC10 NameMinnehaha Creek
HUC10 Number0701020606
HUC12 NameSixmile Creek
HUC12 Number070102060601
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month10
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:34847
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2020
Title:Zebra mussels confirmed in Piersons Lake in Carver County.
CommentsOne single juvenile mussel was found on a setting plate. No others found after SCUBA and snorkel search. Water sample contained veligers.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMinnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected260
Year Classveliger


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