Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
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6 results for Myriophyllum spicatum (Eurasian watermilfoil)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3338 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Observational Field Myriophyllum spicatum in Canada shades out other species in the water column. 10310
3466 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal Field The dense mats formed by Myriophyllum spicatum in Shawano Lake, Wisconsin might affect use... 16463
3826 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Myriophyllum spicatum stems and leaves can create structures for Dreissena... 13595
7427 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal Laboratory In a laboratory setting native Hyalella azteca and Physella sp. exhibited high... 39478
8737 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Large infestations of Myriophyllum spicatum (Eurasian watermilfoil) can also alter the... 42530
9245 Myriophyllum spicatum Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Myriophyllum spicatum can dominate its new environment with thick mats that shade out... 42717

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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