Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

64 results for Myriophyllum aquaticum (parrot feather)

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Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3425 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Experimental Field Parrot feather’s dense vegetation provides mosquito larvae a refuge from predation. 32697
3426 Myriophyllum aquaticum Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal Field Parrot feather’s dense vegetation provides mosquito larvae a refuge from predation. Subsequent... 32697
3427 Myriophyllum aquaticum Human Health Anecdotal Field Parrot feather’s dense vegetation provides mosquito larvae a refuge from predation. Subsequent... 32697
3428 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Experimental Field "The results demonstrate a positive relationship between the abundance of immature... 32698
3429 Myriophyllum aquaticum Human Health Anecdotal Field A strong correlation has been determined between the density of parrotfeather growth and the... 32698
3430 Myriophyllum aquaticum Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal Field A strong correlation has been determined between the density of parrotfeather growth and the... 32698
3431 Myriophyllum aquaticum Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Parrot feather affects drainage, and river navigation. Floating mats can also block pumps in... 32712
3432 Myriophyllum aquaticum Recreation Anecdotal N/A Dense mats of parrot feather impedes recreational fishing activities. Floating mats are sometimes... 32712
3433 Myriophyllum aquaticum Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Parrot Feather can form dense vegetation that can hinder water circulation (and displace native... 33980
3434 Myriophyllum aquaticum Competition Anecdotal N/A Parrot Feather can form dense vegetation that can (hinder water circulation and) displace native... 33980
3435 Myriophyllum aquaticum Predation/Herbivory Observational Field In some parts of the United States, native beavers (Castor canadensis) have reduced... 33981
3436 Myriophyllum aquaticum Infrastructure Observational Field Parrot feather poses a threat to the Cape of South Africa's water supplies. "It can effectively... 32676
3437 Myriophyllum aquaticum Recreation Observational Field Over growth of parrot feather can seriously interfere with the recreational use of streams and dams. 32676
3438 Myriophyllum aquaticum Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Though M. aquaticum has a moderately high tannin content, cattle eat it freely and ducks... 32676
3439 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal Field The rivers of the Cape have experienced a decreased flow, relative to earlier years, mainly due to... 32676
3440 Myriophyllum aquaticum Aquaculture/Agriculture Observational Field "In the Vaalwater area along the Mokolo River, farmers found that tobacco was tinted red when... 32668
3441 Myriophyllum aquaticum Infrastructure Observational Field Dense stands of parrot feather cause problems by blocking water pumps for irrigation. 32668
3442 Myriophyllum aquaticum Recreation Observational Field Dense stands of parrot feather cause problems by interfering with recreational activities such as... 32668
3443 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal Field "The plant is also capable of increasing evapotranspiration. Water loss is doubled when the water... 32668
3444 Myriophyllum aquaticum Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Experimental Field "Overall, parrot feather contained the highest heavy metal concentrations found in any sample... 32110
3445 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Experimental Field "Water losses due to evapotransportation in the mesocosms colonized by M. aquaticum, B.... 32710
3446 Myriophyllum aquaticum Competition Experimental Field Plots that did not contain M. aquaticum had significantly higher plant species richness than... 32943
3447 Myriophyllum aquaticum Competition Experimental Field Parrots feather can form dense canopies that block sunlight and oxygen exchange, and as a result... 32943
3448 Myriophyllum aquaticum Water Quality Experimental Field "Because of their rapid growth, they can form dense canopies which occupy a large amount of space... 32943
3449 Myriophyllum aquaticum Habitat Alteration Experimental Field "Because of their rapid growth, they can form dense canopies which occupy a large amount of space... 32943
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