Caulerpa prolifera
Caulerpa prolifera
Algae
Native Transplant

Impact ID7631
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionDue to Caulerpa prolifera high nitrogen requirements, the species inhibits nitrogen uptake in the sea grass species Cymodocea nodosa.
Reference42404
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationCanary Islands

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