| Impact ID | 6228 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | In microcosm experiments, Limnoperna fortunei changed the nutrient content in the water column in such a way that could favor the development of certain phytoplankton groups over others. This could also inadvertently select for faster growing phytoplankton and increase their abundance. |
| Reference | 41159 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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