Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118242
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
CountyMuskoka
LocalityLake Huron [Georgian Bay at Twelve Mile Bay 30 mi S of Parry Sound]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Huron
HUC8 Number04240002
HUC10 NameLake Huron
HUC10 Number0424000202
HUC12 NameLake Huron
HUC12 Number042400020200
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsNoticed several years prior to this
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierOntario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Peterbo
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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