Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1397792
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyOtter Tail
LocalityOtter Tail Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOtter Tail
HUC8 Number09020103
HUC10 NameOtter Tail Lake-Otter Tail River
HUC10 Number0902010306
HUC12 NameOtter Tail Lake
HUC12 Number090201030606
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month7
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
CommentsAdditional searches were conducted by DNR staff on Tuesday Aug 2nd and Wednesday Aug 3, 2016. No other zebra mussels were found during those searches. Otter Tail Lake was designated and a press release has been issued.; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFergus Falls DNR Office
VerifierGary Montz
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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