Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117513
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountySaratoga
LocalitySaratoga Lake at Saratoga Springs
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHudson-Hoosic
HUC8 Number02020003
HUC10 NameFish Creek
HUC10 Number0202000304
HUC12 NameDrummond Creek-Fish Creek
HUC12 Number020200030407
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month5
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | canal
Statusestablished
CommentsThis record from Dreissena! 7(1):6-7.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierChuck O'Neill, NY Sea Grant, Brockport, NY
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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