Impact ID4014
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionStarry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) impacts fish spawning by creating a physical barrier and restricting access to substrates used as nesting habitat. This reduces the nesting area, density of nests, and can lead to the elimination of spawning altogether in highly infested areas.
Reference19736
Cost 
LocationMichigan, USA

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