Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
(Golden Mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID6212
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThrough isotope analysis, particulate organic matter was identified as the primary food source for Limnoperna fortunei (57.6-65.2%). Plankton and sediment organic matter were also major components of L. fortunei’s diet, constituting 19.8-28.2% and 10.2-21.1% respectively.
Reference41222
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationXijiang River, China

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