Didymosphenia geminata
Didymosphenia geminata
(didymo)
Algae
Cryptogenic

Impact ID9741
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe decomposition of mats Didymosphenia geminata depletes dissolved oxygen in the water. Dissolved oxygen in studied rivers remained high at concentrations of 8.1–10.7 mg/l.
Reference30525
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationIndian Himalayan rivers

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/25/2024].

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