Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117575
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateVT
CountyAddison
LocalityLake Champlain at Arnold Bay (SH 03) just west of Panton, 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 Day18
Collection Month7
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierVermont DEC, ANR, Water Qual. Div., Waterbury, VT
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger
Size51,532/m3 density


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