Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID266650
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalitySt. Marys River, 0 km to Sault Ste. Marie
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Marys
HUC8 Number04200002
HUC10 NameCity of Sault Sainte Marie-Saint Marys River
HUC10 Number0420000202
HUC12 Number042000020203
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month6
Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24164
Author:Zoltak, J.
Date:2010
Title:Ontario Zebra Mussel Distribution.
Publisher:Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected100s
Year ClassAdults
Size1.9 - 2.54 cm


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