Impact ID7572
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionSphacelaria lacustris was originally reported in Lake Michigan at depths ranging from 5-15 m . It might compete with other species, but at the time of that study it was not interfering with the growth of the native Cladophora glomerata, which created a dense cover on rocks at depths of 1-5 m.
Reference17687
Cost 
LocationLake Michigan, USA

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