Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1397754
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyBecker
LocalityLake Sallie
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOtter Tail
HUC8 Number09020103
HUC10 NameUpper Pelican River
HUC10 Number0902010307
HUC12 NameLake Melissa-Pelican River
HUC12 Number090201030705
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month9
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsA lake shore owner brought a sample to the Detroit Lakes DNR office. The individual collected the zebra mussel off the dock wheel. Anna Ness and Mike Bolinski followed up September 14, 2016 and found multiple zebra mussels at two different locations including the public water access.; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFergus Falls DNR Office
VerifierGary Montz
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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