Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1418039
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyBrown
LocalityMinnesota River, just below New Ulm
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCottonwood
HUC8 Number07020008
HUC10 NameCottonwood River
HUC10 Number0702000808
HUC12 NameCottonwood River
HUC12 Number070200080803
Map
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Collection Month7
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsOriginal coordinates adjusted slightly.
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 [7/26/2024].

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