Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116080
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyMonroe
LocalityLake Ontario, attached mussels at Beebee and Russel generating stations(Genesee River) and at Gina generating station (E. of Rochester); first seen in July.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Genesee
HUC8 Number04130003
HUC10 NameGenesee River
HUC10 Number0413000307
HUC12 NameGenesee River
HUC12 Number041300030704
Map
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Collection Month7
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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