Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID902996
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIN
CountyMarion
LocalityLake Somerset at Harbour Club Condos on pontoon boat
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper White
HUC8 Number05120201
HUC10 NameCrooked Creek-White River
HUC10 Number0512020110
HUC12 NameHowland Ditch-White River
HUC12 Number051202011006
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month9
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
CommentsOriginally reported to Indiana DNR for confirmation.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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