Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117638
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateVT
CountyGrand Isle
LocalityLake Champlain at Savage Island (STA 34) middle of lake east of South Hero Island, VT
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Champlain
HUC8 Number04300108
HUC10 NameLake Champlain Direct-Northeast Arm
HUC10 Number0430010812
HUC12 NameSt Albans Bay-Lake Champlain
HUC12 Number043001081204
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month7
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierVermont DEC, ANR, Water Qual. Div., Waterbury, VT
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger
Size2/m3 density


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