Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1651586
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyStearns
LocalitySauk River from Sauk (77-0150) to Becker (73-0156)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSauk
HUC8 Number07010202
HUC10 NameMiddle Sauk River
HUC10 Number0701020205
HUC12 NameBackes Lake-Sauk River
HUC12 Number070102020507
Map
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Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:34592
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2020
Title:List of Aquatic Nuisance Species Infested Waters.
Publisher:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
CommentsSee companion record.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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