Impact ID | 6233 |
Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | The shell production by Limnoperna fortunei decreases flow velocity, increases shear strength and increases sedimentation. This directly supports infauna abundance and indirectly increases omnivorous fish abundance as well as interference competition with native bivalves, reed roots, etc.. |
Reference | 29418 |
Great Lakes Region | No |
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