Impact ID | 9435 |
Impact Type | Water Quality |
Study Type | Experimental |
Study Location | Laboratory |
Impact Description | Faxonius rusticus have an indirect positive effect on periphyton through the reduction of snail abundance. The resulting algal blooms in invaded areas are likely the result of F. rusticus being a much less efficient grazer than the macroinvertebrates it replaces. |
Reference | 22839 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
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