Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116146
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyMonroe
LocalityLake Erie, at Monroe, MI, Monroe Water Works
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Erie
HUC8 Number04260000
HUC10 NameLake Erie
HUC10 Number0426000002
HUC12 NameLake Erie
HUC12 Number042600000200
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month1
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalLandfill
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size5-10 mm


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