Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID646550
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
CountryCanada
StateMB
LocalityLake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water | dispersed
Statusestablished
Comments8.84 m depth, 4 vertical hauls, bottom type is fine mud.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierG. Mackie and R. Claudi
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classveliger


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