Impact ID | 3089 |
Impact Type | Predation/Herbivory |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | The impact of zebra mussels on the phytoplankton community of the pelagic waters of Lake Erie was minimal. Phytoplankton biomass and chlorophyll a concentrations were not significantly different after the zebra mussel invasion. However, changes in phytoplankton have occurred in shallow depths. |
Reference | 23254 |
Great Lakes Region | Yes |
Cost | |
Location | Lake Erie |