| Impact ID | 2691 |
| Impact Type | Food Web |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | The tremendous filtering activity exerted by high density populations of D. polymorpha may well have effects on the ecosystem which extend beyond direct competitive interactions with other members of the benthos. Specifically it may divert energy flow from the planktonic to the benthic food webs. The shift in resources from planktonic to benthic food webs might have major consequences on community structure. |
| Reference | 9052 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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