Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1418038
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyRedwood
LocalityMinnesota River, at Morton
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Minnesota
HUC8 Number07020007
HUC10 NameSpring Creek-Minnesota River
HUC10 Number0702000704
HUC12 NameCity of Morton-Minnesota River
HUC12 Number070200070403
Map
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Collection Month7
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierG. Montz, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveligers


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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