Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID281042
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateMI
CountyIron
LocalityLake Emily
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBrule
HUC8 Number04030106
HUC10 NamePaint River
HUC10 Number0403010604
HUC12 NameChicagon Slough
HUC12 Number040301060405
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month8
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusunknown
CommentsOnly one specimen observed during 30 minutes of snorkeling. See voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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