Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID644352
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIA
CountyWright
LocalityLake Cornelia
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBoone
HUC8 Number07100005
HUC10 NameWhite Fox Creek
HUC10 Number0710000505
HUC12 NameHeadwaters White Fox Creek
HUC12 Number071000050501
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsOne adult was reported from the lake. A DNR survey found no additional adults. Number of veligers was low.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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