Impact ID7566
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionSkeletonema potamos has been recorded at densities up to 20,140 cells/ml in the Little Miami River, Cincinnati, OH. In the late summer, during the highest density, S. potamos accounted for approximately 35% of the centric diatoms in the Little Miami River. This indicates its potiential to compete with native algae species.
Reference10416
Cost 
LocationLittle Miami River, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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