Crassostrea gigas
Crassostrea gigas
(Pacific giant oyster)
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3 results for Crassostrea gigas (Pacific giant oyster)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2684 Crassostrea gigas Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A This species may replace the filtering capacity of the native oyster that was previously widespread... 33769
2719 Crassostrea gigas Habitat Alteration Observational Field The presence of the established oyster beds in Patagonia created a refugium which resulted in a... 33773
6198 Crassostrea gigas Habitat Alteration Observational Field complex habitat structure created by Crassostrea gigas created an increase in macrofauna... 41392

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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