Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID630575
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyDenton
LocalityElm Fork Trinity River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameElm Fork Trinity
HUC8 Number12030103
HUC10 NameIsle du Bois Creek-Elm Fork Trinity River
HUC10 Number1203010304
HUC12 NameCulp Branch-Elm Fork Trinity River
HUC12 Number120301030406
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month4
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierU.S. Geological Survey
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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