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

Impact ID6260
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn the Río de la Plata estuary, microplastics were observed in the soft tissue of Limnoperna fortunei. Results suggest L. fortunei plays a role in the transfer of these pollutants throughout the food web.
Reference41199
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRío de la Plata estuary

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