Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID8717
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn studies in Finland, chemicals secreted by Myriophyllum spicatum (Eurasian watermilfoil) caused high mortality (73% to 89%) of the mysids Neomysis integer and Praunus flexuosus.
Reference42526
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationBaltic Sea, Finland

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