Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID261708
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIN
CountyNoble
LocalitySylvan Lake, Rome City
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Joseph
HUC8 Number04050001
HUC10 NameNorth Branch Elkhart River
HUC10 Number0405000115
HUC12 NameOviate Ditch-Middle Branch Elkhart River
HUC12 Number040500011505
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statuscollected
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Year Classadult
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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