Impact ID | 2897 |
Impact Type | Predation/Herbivory |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | From 1983-1990, densities of major benthic macroinvertebrate groups (Diporeia, Oligochaeta, Sphaeriidae) declined precipitously in shallow waters of southern Lake Michigan from 1980-1993 likely due to the filtering capability of large zebra mussel populations. |
Reference | 20726 |
Cost | |
Location | Lake Michigan |