Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID627163
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateKS
CountyMitchell
LocalityWalnut Creek, at Waconda Lake [=Glen Elder Reservoir]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSolomon
HUC8 Number10260015
HUC10 NameWaconda Lake-Solomon River
HUC10 Number1026001501
HUC12 NameWalnut Creek-Waconda Lake
HUC12 Number102600150103
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month9
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:26684
Author:Howell, J.
Date:2014
Title:New collection locations for nonindigenous aquatic species in Kansas. Provided by J. Howell on 2014-01-06.
Publisher:Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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