Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117084
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyWashtenaw
LocalityPortage Lake, southeast portion of lake near the outlet to the Huron River.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHuron
HUC8 Number04100013
HUC10 NamePortage River-Huron River
HUC10 Number0410001303
HUC12 NamePortage Lake-Huron River
HUC12 Number041000130307
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month4
Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsThe two mussel were found in different areas in the southeast portion of the lake.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaldried
VerifierPaul Marangelo, NOAA, 313-633-5827
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Year Classadult
Size16 - 20 mm


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