Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID156129
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyJefferson
LocalitySt. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHeadwaters St. Lawrence River
HUC8 Number04290001
HUC10 NameHeadwaters St. Lawrence River
HUC10 Number0429000104
HUC12 Name041503090000
HUC12 Number042900010407
Map
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Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13239
Author:Ackerman, J.D.
Date:1999
Title:Effect of velocity on the filter feeding of dreissenid mussels (Dreissena polymorpha and Dreissena bugensis): implications for trophic dynamics.
Journal:Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Volume:56
Pages:1551-1561
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalRoyal Ontario Museum
Museum Cat NumberROMIZ M8682
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size~ 32 mm


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