Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
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6 results for Eichhornia crassipes (common water-hyacinth)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3507 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Observational Field Pontederia crassipes is associated with a diversity of invertebrate species, including... 34001
3513 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Observational Field Pontederia crassipes reduces phosphorus, sunlight, and dissolved oxygen, all needed for... 34001
3514 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Observational Field Drifting mats of Pontederia crassipes disrupt submerged vegetation and reduce floating and... 34001
7012 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Anecdotal N/A Eichhornia crassipes forms dense monocultures that can threaten local native species... 42102
7013 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Observational Field Eichhornia crassipes can potentially alter predator-prey relationships. In San Joaquin... 30554
7661 Eichhornia crassipes Food Web Anecdotal N/A Dense mats of Eichhornia crassipes block light and reduce phytoplankton productivity. 42428

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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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