Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1740281
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIA
CountyPolk
LocalitySaylorville Marina, Saylorville Lake, IA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Des Moines
HUC8 Number07100004
HUC10 NameSaylor Creek-Des Moines River
HUC10 Number0710000410
HUC12 NameMurphy Branch-Des Moines River
HUC12 Number071000041001
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day6
Collection Month11
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43475
Author:Iowa DNR.
Date:2024
Title:Zebra mussels found in Saylorville Lake
Publisher:Iowa Department of Natural Resources
CommentsZebra Mussels were found on multiple boats being removed from the water for the winter.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierIowa DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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