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

Impact ID6220
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionLimnoperna fortunei and Cordylophora caspia compete for substrate when they are limited.
Reference41137
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationGovernador José Richa reservoir, Brazi

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