Impact ID7527
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionAt high densities (e.g., > 90% phytoplankton biomass) in more tropical climates, Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii can cause a reduction in biodiversity. This is because of its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, sequester phosphorous, and move throughout the water column.
Reference16186
Cost 
LocationIngazeira reservoir, Brazil

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