Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117341
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateAR
CountyArkansas
LocalityArkansas River at Lock and Dam #2 near Arkansas Post, Ark.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Arkansas
HUC8 Number08020401
HUC10 NameLower Arkansas Outlet
HUC10 Number0802040104
HUC12 NameLittle Post Bayou-Lower Arkansas Outlet
HUC12 Number080204010403
Map
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Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsFound during inspection of facilities.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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