Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1871179
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMO
CountyMiller
LocalityLake of the Ozarks
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Osage
HUC8 Number10290111
HUC10 NameSaline Creek-Osage River
HUC10 Number1029011102
HUC12 NameBagnell Dam-Osage River
HUC12 Number102901110203
Map
Collection Day29
Collection Month5
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45340
Author:Cianci-Gaskill, J.A., A.P. Thorpe, J.R. Jones, and R.L. North
Date:2025
Title:Low densities and little change in water clarity characterize zebra mussel invasions near the southern extent of their range
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:27
Pages:38
CommentsDensity: 65±32 mussels m^-2 Biomass: 6.7±2.8 g m^-2
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/16/2025].

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