| Impact ID | 2824 |
| Impact Type | Food Web |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | Aquatic macrophytes, including Pistia stratoites, were found to be the potential source for accumulation of heavy metals from water and wetlands. Due to this, macrophytes may serve as a potential vector of the reintroduction of heavy metals and contaminants back into the food web. |
| Reference | 33788 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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