Faxonius virilis
Faxonius virilis
(Virile Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Impact ID1905
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionFaxonius virilis heavily impacts the growth and shoot morphology of macrophytes, including otamogeton richardsonii, Myriophyllum exalbescens, Nuphar variegatum and Sparganium eurycarpum, either through feeding or through clipping.
Reference33441
Great Lakes RegionNo
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