Egeria densa
Egeria densa
(Brazilian waterweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID6991
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionEgeria densa can reduce the abundance and diversity of native plant seeds in lake bottoms due to increased sediment accumulation under its weed beds.
Reference42094
Great Lakes RegionNo
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