Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1321996
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyTodd
LocalityBig Birch Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSauk
HUC8 Number07010202
HUC10 NameAdley Creek
HUC10 Number0701020204
HUC12 NameBig Birch Lake
HUC12 Number070102020402
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29055
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2016
Title:Zebra mussels confirmed in 4 Minnesota lakes.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMinnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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