| Impact ID | 6303 |
| Impact Type | Commerce |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Major industries in South America are negatively impacted by Limnoperna fortunei invasion through pipeline blockage, water velocity decline, and water contamination by dead mussels. As a result, businesses experience increased costs associated with shutdowns, maintenance, infrastructure replacement, and cleaning. |
| Reference | 14531 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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