Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116239
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountySeneca
LocalityCayuga Lake, north end; Cayuga Canal at lake side of lock C-1
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSeneca
HUC8 Number04140201
HUC10 NameYawger Creek-Cayuga Lake
HUC10 Number0414020112
HUC12 NameDemont Creek-Cayuga Lake
HUC12 Number041402011205
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month7
Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierCameron Lange, Acres International
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected73/cu.m.
Year Classveliger


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/27/2024].

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