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

Impact ID6240
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionLimnoperna fortunei promotes glyphosate degradation and reduces the concentration of herbicides in freshwater systems.
Reference41214
Great Lakes RegionNo
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