Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118217
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityTobacco Lake (10 km N to Gore Bay)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameManitoulin Island
HUC8 Number04240001
HUC10 NameManitoulin Island
HUC10 Number0424000100
HUC12 NameManitoulin Island
HUC12 Number042400010000
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month8
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberMin. Env. & Energy, Dorset
VerifierOntario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Peterbo
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected10
Year Classveliger


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