Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1541625
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateWI
CountyRock
LocalityRock River, at Indianford
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Rock
HUC8 Number07090002
HUC10 NameLake Koshkonong-Rock River
HUC10 Number0709000210
HUC12 NameTown of Newville-Rock River
HUC12 Number070900021006
Map
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Collection Month3
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:32767
Author:McDarison, K.
Date:2019
Title:Zebra mussels found at Indianford, offer potential dam maintenance challenges.
Publisher:Hngnews.com
CommentsFound on debris at power house trash racks.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number CollectedMany


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