Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Impact ID1903
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionThe consumption of periphyton by the rusty crayfish outside its native range has been shown to create a trophic cascade that impacts many trophic levels, organisms, and ecological interactions.
Reference14607
Great Lakes RegionNo
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