Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID275453
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyRockwall
LocalityEast Fork Trinity River, at Ray Hubbard Lake marina
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEast Fork Trinity
HUC8 Number12030106
HUC10 NameEast Fork Trinity River-Lake Ray Hubbard
HUC10 Number1203010604
HUC12 NameRowlett Creek-East Fork Trinity River
HUC12 Number120301060409
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month5
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
CommentsLive specimen was attached to bottom of concrete boat ramp at marina (approx. 8 feet depth). See voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Size18 mm
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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