Specimen Information

Bythotrephes longimanus
Bythotrephes longimanus
(spiny waterflea)
Crustaceans-Cladocerans
Exotic

Specimen ID157182
GroupCrustaceans-Cladocerans
GenusBythotrephes
Specieslongimanus
Common Namespiny waterflea
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityParry Sound, collected 3.5 km N of the sound
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLake Huron
HUC8 Number04240002
Map
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Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsSent by Andrea Bauman, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalOFAH
VerifierOFAH Invading Species Staff
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected20


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