Elodea canadensis
Elodea canadensis
(Canadian waterweed)
Plants
Native Transplant

Impact ID4481
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Kilpiaistenpohja Bay, Finland, it was found that as the density of Elodea canadensis increased, the total biomass of Daphnia longispina decreased, suggesting that E. canadensis does not provide a favorable habitat or a good refuge for D. longispina.
Reference36386
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationKilpiaistenpohja Bay, Finland

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