Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
(Golden Mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID9947
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn the Rio Negro, Uruguay, density and biomass of invasive Limnoperna fortunei showed positive correlations with many benthic macroinvertebrates including Cyrnellus sp., Dicrotendipes sp., Harnischia sp., Campsurus sp. and Leptophlebiidae sp. due to the creation of hard substrates within soft sediments.
Reference45349
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRio Negro, Uruguay

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