Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
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10 results for Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2074 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Laboratory The increase in nutrient levels can be explained by the amount of feces excreted by Silver Carp... 15162
2150 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Field Water clarity was reduced in eutrophic waters stocked with higher density of Silver Carp, compared... 22835
2152 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Field Algal blooms may be controlled by Silver Carp in eutrophic waters. 22913
4083 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Field Bighead and Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys sp.)were effective in controlling the nuisance... 18186
5800 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Observational Field Higher densities of carp and higher ratios of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix ... 40371
5806 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Laboratory Silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, deteriorated water quality by increasing... 40387
5811 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Field In enclosure experiments with detritus additions, silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys... 40405
5853 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Laboratory In experimental lab treatments with only silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)... 40443
5861 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Laboratory In lab experiments, silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) had higher N:P excretion and... 40084
6029 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Water Quality Experimental Laboratory In mesocosm treatments with silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), microzooplankton(<... 22694

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