Impact ID2897
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionFrom 1983-1990, densities of major benthic macroinvertebrate groups (Diporeia, Oligochaeta, Sphaeriidae) declined precipitously in shallow waters of southern Lake Michigan from 1980-1993 likely due to the filtering capability of large zebra mussel populations.
Reference20726
Cost 
LocationLake Michigan

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