Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID270332
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyCollin
LocalityWest Prong Sister Grove Creek, at CR476 bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEast Fork Trinity
HUC8 Number12030106
HUC10 NamePilot Grove Creek-Lavon Lake
HUC10 Number1203010603
HUC12 NameHeadwaters Sister Grove Creek
HUC12 Number120301060302
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month5
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:31097
Author:TPWD News
Date:2009
Title:Zebra mussels spreading in Texas
Publisher:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
CommentsAdults attached to debris under bridge. See voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Size22.86 mm
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha


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