Myocastor coypus
Myocastor coypus
(nutria)
Mammals
Exotic

Impact ID3388
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionAbove-ground biomass, below-ground production, soil elevation, and the expansion of the root zone decreased due to Nutria (Myocastor coypus) herbivory. Litter production, the rate of soil surface accretion, and shallow soil subsidence were all higher in grazed vs ungrazed plots, while soil organic matter and bulk density did not differ significantly between treatments.
Reference33934
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLouisiana

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