| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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2824
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Pistia stratiotes
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Predation/Herbivory
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Anecdotal
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Laboratory
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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.
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|
33788
|
|
2829
|
Pistia stratiotes
|
Predation/Herbivory
|
Observational
|
Field
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The obstruction of sunlight caused by dense mats of Pistia stratiotes and Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) resulted in a reduction of the total amount of plankton and species diversity of plankton present in the impoundment being studied. This diminished primary production, and lead to a decreased level of water turbidity.
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33790
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