| Impact ID | 9435 |
| Impact Type | Water Quality |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | Faxonius rusticus have an indirect positive effect on periphyton through the reduction of snail abundance. The resulting algal blooms in invaded areas are likely the result of F. rusticus being a much less efficient grazer than the macroinvertebrates it replaces. |
| Reference | 22839 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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