Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID157066
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIL
CountyLake
LocalityChain O' Lakes [ a chain of about 9 lakes in the NW corner of the county]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Fox
HUC8 Number07120006
HUC10 NameSquaw Creek-Fox River
HUC10 Number0712000610
HUC12 NameNippersink Lake-Fox River
HUC12 Number071200061009
Map
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Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsFrom the Illinois ANS News Update, Issue #2, emailed 8/28/2003.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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