Specimen Information

Biomphalaria glabrata
Biomphalaria glabrata
(bloodfluke planorb)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1695830
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusBiomphalaria
Speciesglabrata
Common Namebloodfluke planorb
StateMS
CountyJackson
LocalityWest Jackson County Land Treatment Facility
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number03170009
HUC10 NameTuxachanie Creek-Tchoutacabouffa River
HUC10 Number0317000904
HUC12 NameBayou Costapia
HUC12 Number031700090402
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month10
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusextirpated
CommentsAnimals were established for a period, but no live animals have been found in some time
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierR. Hershler, Smithsonian
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Biomphalaria glabrata
Biomphalaria glabrata


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