Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1397799
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyOtter Tail
LocalityAdley Lake Public Water Access just south of Parkers Prairie MN.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameRedeye
HUC8 Number07010107
HUC10 NameWing River
HUC10 Number0701010704
HUC12 NameCounty Ditch No 13
HUC12 Number070101070401
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month10
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
CommentsTwo zebra mussels were found. One was attached to the wheel of the dock at the public water access. The second was attached to a rock, that was in approximately three inches of water near the public water access.; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFergus Falls DNR Office
VerifierGary Montz
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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