Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1652554
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyCarver
LocalityPierson Lake, boat landing
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTwin Cities
HUC8 Number07010206
HUC10 NameMinnehaha Creek
HUC10 Number0701020606
HUC12 NameSixmile Creek
HUC12 Number070102060601
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month8
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
Commentsone ZM found on ZM plate. found at the end of the dock at the public access. roughly 0.8cm. only one on the ZM plate. found 260 veligers. negative eDNA https://www.eddmaps.org/distribution/point.cfm?id=8561546
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierKeegan Lund
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classjuvenile
Size0.8 cm
Number of Juveniles1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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