| Impact ID | 8296 |
| Impact Type | Other |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Experimental studies have shown that zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) generally increase benthic macroinvertebrate densities, sometimes by more than 10-fold. Some benthic fishes may benefit from the increased food resource. |
| Reference | 24578 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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