Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118216
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateWI
CountyPierce
LocalitySt Croix River at Prescott, WI Rt 10 bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower St. Croix
HUC8 Number07030005
HUC10 NameLake Saint Croix
HUC10 Number0703000512
HUC12 NameSaint Croix River
HUC12 Number070300051206
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month6
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsAll the mussels were found within a several sq. meter area.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierNational Park Service, St. Croix Falls, WI
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected15


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