Impact ID9580
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Lake Porta, Italy, canals invaded by Myriophyllum aquaticum resulted in the loss of plant species richness, diversity and taxonomic distinctiveness. This also resulted in decreases of arthropod species richness. Certain species became more abundant, such as the invasive crayfish Procambarus clarkii, mosquitoes, and malacostraca
Reference42943
Cost 
LocationLake Porta, Italy

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