Hydrilla verticillata
Hydrilla verticillata
(hydrilla)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7072
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionSome sport fishermen argue that Hydrilla verticillata benefits largemouth bass habitat. Other research suggests that bass are adversely affected when hydrilla coverage exceeds 30%.
Reference33831
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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