Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116403
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIN
CountyLaPorte
LocalityLake Michigan, Dept. of Water Works, Michigan City, IN
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLittle Calumet-Galien
HUC8 Number04040001
HUC10 NameTrail Creek-Frontal Lake Michigan
HUC10 Number0404000101
HUC12 NameWhite Ditch-Frontal Lake Michigan
HUC12 Number040400010102
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month5
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size12.7 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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