Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID615186
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateKS
CountyDouglas
LocalityClinton Lake [=Reservoir] [just W of Lawrence]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Kansas, Kansas
HUC8 Number10270104
HUC10 NameWakarusa River-Clinton Lake
HUC10 Number1027010401
HUC12 NameDeer Creek-Clinton Lake
HUC12 Number102701040108
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month10
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:26684
Author:Howell, J.
Date:2014
Title:New collection locations for nonindigenous aquatic species in Kansas. Provided by J. Howell on 2014-01-06.
Publisher:Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
CommentsU.S. Army Corps of Engineers press release PA-2013-64
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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