Pistia stratiotes
Pistia stratiotes
(water lettuce)
Plants
Cryptogenic

Impact ID10048
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionIn a laboratory experiment, the growth of Pistia stratiotes decreased the stability of the plankton community and decreased its network stability.
Reference45801
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationChina

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