Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1332661
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StatePA
CountyLuzerne
LocalitySusquehanna R. at Berwick, between Heron Island and Goose Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Susquehanna-Lackawanna
HUC8 Number02050107
HUC10 NameMiddle Susquehanna River
HUC10 Number0205010703
HUC12 NameCity of Berwick-Susquehanna River
HUC12 Number020501070307
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month6
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27462
Author:iMapInvasives.
Date:2018
Title:Pennsylvania iMapInvasives
Publisher:Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
CommentsPA iMapInvasives Obs. ID: PA-2669U. William Ettinger is the observer (Normandeau Associates). Preserved in 70% EtOH. Collection dates span June 27-28.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierJim Grazio
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number CollectedOne adult


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