Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117350
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateVT
CountyAddison
LocalityLake Champlain in delta area of Otter Creek near Ferrisburg, VT
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Champlain
HUC8 Number04300108
HUC10 NameNorthwest Bay-Lake Champlain
HUC10 Number0430010806
HUC12 NameHoisington Brook-Lake Champlain
HUC12 Number043001080602
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsFound during a native mussel survey. Many native mussels had 1-4 zebra mussels attached.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierRichard Levey, Vermont DEC biologist, Waterbury, V
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult
Size10 - 25 mm


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