Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1927201
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateONT
LocalityDetroit River, FIGHTING ISLAND - LONG TERM SENSING SITE
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDetroit
HUC8 Number04090004
HUC10 NameOutlet Detroit River
HUC10 Number0409000407
HUC12 NameGrosse Isle-Detroit River
HUC12 Number040900040703
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month9
Collection Year1993
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46671
Author:Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Date:2026
Title:Benthic Invertebrate Community (Great Lakes Nearshore Areas)
Publisher:Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/3/2026].

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