Phragmites australis australis
Phragmites australis australis
(common reed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5907
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionP. australis dominated lentic and lotic ecosystems species composition were impacted by increased alien species richness. Lentic ecosystems saw increased taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity. Lotic ecosystem saw decreased taxonomic and functional diversity. Both saw increases in all three categories with increases in relative abundance of alien species.
Reference40802
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/27/2024].

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