Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID576377
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StatePA
CountyNorthumberland
LocalitySusquehanna River [in Selinsgrove]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna-Penns
HUC8 Number02050301
HUC10 NameSusquehanna River
HUC10 Number0205030110
HUC12 NameHallowing Run-Susquehanna River
HUC12 Number020503011001
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month8
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsThorough sampling was done at this location and only one specimen was found.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Size27.68 mm TL


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