| Impact ID | 1900 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | Crayfish in general are considered to be ecosystem engineers, as they have a wide variety of indirect effects on ecosystems through disturbances. Faxonius rusticus creates turbidity in its environment that results in an increase of harmful algae blooms by changing the water chemistry. |
| Reference | 31205 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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