Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279507
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMN
CountyDouglas
LocalityLake Irene
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLong Prairie
HUC8 Number07010108
HUC10 NameLake Carlos
HUC10 Number0701010801
HUC12 NameLake Miltona
HUC12 Number070101080102
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month10
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24140
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Date:2011
Title:DNR updates list of waters infested with aquatic invasive species.
Publisher:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
CommentsDNR press release. Treated with copper sulphate October 2011.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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