Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic
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Specimen ID268935
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyLivingston
LocalityHidden Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHuron
HUC8 Number04100013
HUC10 NameWoodruff Creek-Huron River
HUC10 Number0410001301
HUC12 NameOre Lake-Huron River
HUC12 Number041000130112
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Collection Day21
Collection Month7
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsFound dead on beach. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaltrash
VerifierRochelle Sturtevant from photo
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Dreissena polymorpha

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/9/2026].

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