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Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Collection Information Available collection info
Interactive Maps maps
FactSheet Available fact sheet
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID116123
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIL
CountyLake
LocalityLake Michigan, Waukegan, IL
HUC8 NamePike-Root
HUC8 Number4040002
Latitude42.3509864807
Longitude-87.8228302002
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Month3 (March)
Year1991
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsSeveral other reports around the IL/IN border and Chicago area. Contact Greg Luppia at 708-269-8323.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater




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