| Impact ID | 3287 |
| Impact Type | Water Quality |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | In a pond experiment in Illinois, Cyprinus carpio increased total phosphorus and turbidity and decreased chlorophyll a and macrophyte cover. Macroinvertebrate biomass, and growth of juvenile Micropterus salmoides and Lepomis macrochirus also declined in the presence of carp. Adult Micropterus salmoidess were not affected, but their top-down effects on juvenile fish were muted showing Cyprinus carpio impacts across the entire food web. |
| Reference | 32740 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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