Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1467290
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateOH
CountyDelaware
LocalityDelaware Reservoir Dam, south
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameGrave Creek-Olentangy River
HUC10 Number0506000110
HUC12 NameIndian Run-Olentangy River
HUC12 Number050600011006
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month7
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19747
Author:Central Hardwoods Invasive Plant Network.
Date:2010
Title:Joint Aquatic Invasive Species Survey, 2010
Publisher:University of Georgia
Commentszebra mussel shells, small cement ramp across 1 mile from dam, next to park, erosion heavy along left shoreline, fallen trees root exposure.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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