Impact ID | 4087 |
Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | Aquatic macrophytes, including Pistia stratoites, were found to be the potential source for accumulation of heavy metals from water and wetlands. Due to this, macrophytes may serve as a potential vector of the reintroduction of heavy metals and contaminants back into the food web. |
Reference | 33788 |
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