| Impact ID | 8447 |
| Impact Type | Food Web |
| Study Type | Observational |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | In Volusia Spring, Florida, Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus had a higher concentration of phosphorus than native species, serving as a phosphorus sink as their excretions are very low in phosphorus. This sequestration of phosphorus prevents native species from using this resource. |
| Reference | 42497 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
| Cost | |
| Location | Volusia Spring, Florida |
