Stratiotes aloides
Stratiotes aloides
(water soldiers)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5600
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionA microcosm experiment showed that phytoplankton biomass decreased significantly when exposed to Stratiotes aloides. However, light and nutrient levels where at sufficient levels indicating that allelopathic effects were likely causing the decrease in phytoplankton biomass.
Reference29854
Great Lakes RegionYes
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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