Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1653572
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountySherburne
LocalityBig Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameClearwater-Elk
HUC8 Number07010203
HUC10 NameElk River
HUC10 Number0701020305
HUC12 NameBig Lake-Elk River
HUC12 Number070102030505
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:34877
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2020
Title:Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in Sherburne County.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMinnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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