Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118224
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityBelmont Lake 15 km NE of Havelock at the mouth of the North River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTrent River
HUC8 Number04270205
HUC10 NameTrent River
HUC10 Number0427020500
HUC12 NameTrent River
HUC12 Number042702050000
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month6
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 Collected5
Year Classveliger


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/27/2024].

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