Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID242513
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateCA
CountySan Benito
LocalitySan Justo Reservoir [just SW of Hollister]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePajaro
HUC8 Number18060002
HUC10 NameLower San Benito River
HUC10 Number1806000207
HUC12 NameSan Juan Canyon
HUC12 Number180600020704
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month1
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42839
Author:Gantz, C.A., R. Miller, S. Wells, M.D. Sytsma, and A.L. Strecker
Date:2023
Title:Mussel squeeze: dissolved oxygen and temperature can "squeeze" zebra mussels out of invaded reservoirs 
Journal:Management of Biological Invasions
Volume:14
Issue:2
Pages:301-320
CommentsHundreds of adult specimens observed. Initial sample brought in by a fisherman.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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