Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Impact ID7336
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionPomacea canaliculata, Procambarus spiculifer, Pomacea maculata, and Pomacea haustrum, showed preference for exotic plants over native plants in this lab study.
Reference42249
Great Lakes RegionNo
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