Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117075
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyAlpena
LocalityThunder Bay River at Alpena. Upstream from the mouth, between first bridge and first dam. Downstream from first island.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThunder Bay
HUC8 Number04070006
HUC10 NameThunder Bay River
HUC10 Number0407000606
HUC12 NameFall Creek-Thunder Bay River
HUC12 Number040700060605
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsCoordinates adjusted slightly from original data for mapping.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalformalin
VerifierJeff Slade, National Biological Survey, Ashland, W
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected50


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