Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118430
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMO
CountySt. Charles
Localitypond, due south of Peruque and the Mississippi River about 1.5 miles, east of Hwy C about 1/4 mile
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePeruque-Piasa
HUC8 Number07110009
HUC10 NamePeruque Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000901
HUC12 NameCuivre Island-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100090106
Map
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Collection Month11
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsLocality: T47N, R4E, Section 7, W1/2. Unsure of how many observed.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierMike Reed, Missouri DOC, St. Louis
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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