Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118230
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityAhmic Lake (Magnetawen Public Boat launch), Ontario, Canada
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMagnetawan River-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC8 Number04220001
HUC10 NameMagnetawan River-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC10 Number0422000100
HUC12 NameMagnetawan River-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC12 Number042200010000
Map
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Collection Day2
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 Collected8
Year Classveliger


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