Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116695
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateOH
CountyClermont
LocalityOhio River (R.M. 453.0) near New Richmond, OH
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOhio Brush-Whiteoak
HUC8 Number05090201
HUC10 NameTwelvemile Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0509020112
HUC12 NameNinemile Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number050902011208
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month6
Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Commentsfrom list compiled by J. Schulte, Ohio River Balley Water Sanitation Commission, 817 Main St. 2nd Fl. Cincinnati, OH (513) 421-1151
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger


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