Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID7393
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionDreissena bugensis's high filtration rate decreases the abundance of phytoplankton, resulting in cascading effects on nutrient concentrations, water clarity, food competition with zooplankton, and increased macrophyte abundance.
Reference42296
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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