Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117994
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyOakland
LocalityLake Oakland, in NE corner of Waterford Township (Pontiac, MI)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameClinton
HUC8 Number04090003
HUC10 NameStony Creek-Clinton River
HUC10 Number0409000301
HUC12 NameLoon Lake-Clinton River
HUC12 Number040900030103
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month7
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsNone observed at same site in 1996.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDoug Hunter, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected6.3/L
Year Classveliger


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