Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118209
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateOH
CountyFranklin
LocalityAlum Creek north of Columbus, near Westerville
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameAlum Creek-Big Walnut Creek
HUC10 Number0506000116
HUC12 NameWesterville Reservoir-Alum Creek
HUC12 Number050600011601
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month3
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsDate is when reported.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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