Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116561
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee
LocalityLake Michigan, Milwaukee Harbor, Admirals Wharf Marina
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMilwaukee
HUC8 Number04040003
HUC10 NameLower Milwaukee River-Frontal Lake Michigan
HUC10 Number0404000306
HUC12 NameMilwaukee River
HUC12 Number040400030606
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month9
Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Commentsdensity(/sq.m): 0+ depth(m): 4 secchi disk (m): 0.6 Bottom type: silt/mud
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierWisconsin Sea Grant, Green Bay, Wisc.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger


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