Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID166736
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyPresque Isle
LocalityLake Esau [~15 mi N of Alpena]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLone Lake-Ocqueoc
HUC8 Number04070003
HUC10 NameSwan River-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC10 Number0407000303
HUC12 NameLake Esau-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC12 Number040700030306
Map
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Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24090
Author:Michigan Sea Grant.
Date:2006
Title:Zebra Mussel Infestation: Michigan Inland Lakes 1992-2005.
Publisher:Michigan Sea Grant.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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