Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID156891
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateOK
CountyRogers
LocalityVerdigris River, at Oologah Lake at Hawthorn Bluff access area (western shore close to dam)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Verdigris
HUC8 Number11070103
HUC10 NameOologah Lake-Verdigris River
HUC10 Number1107010305
HUC12 NameBlue Creek-Oologah Lake
HUC12 Number110701030508
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month5
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsDensities at 3 sites in this lake ranged from 300-2238/m2, size range from 5-25 mm.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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