Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID291583
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIN
CountyLaGrange
LocalityBig Turkey Lake, NW corner
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Joseph
HUC8 Number04050001
HUC10 NamePigeon Creek
HUC10 Number0405000110
HUC12 NameBig Turkey Lake-Turkey Creek
HUC12 Number040500011005
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month10
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos. Found on anchor of a buoy.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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