Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
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10 results for Salvinia molesta (giant salvinia)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3457 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Observational Field Salvinia sp. showed a rapid growth rate that covered the surface of Don Felipe Lake in... 28393
3471 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Experimental Laboratory Salvinia molesta rapidly releases Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium, but not Nitrogen... 33989
3489 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Experimental Field Reduction of Salvinia molesta by Cyrtobagous salviniae biocontrol increased average... 28388
4056 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Observational Field Presence of Salvinia molesta in a freshwater system decreased dissolved oxygen, pH, and... 35708
4520 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A slows water flow and provides favorable conditions for mosquito breeding 36455
4522 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A dense mats over water alters aquatic habitat shading out native aquatic organisms 36455
7613 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Salvinia molesta creates mosquito habitat in the United States. It provides ideal habitat... 42395
7614 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Salvinia molesta in the United States displaces animals and plants that need open water to... 42395
7622 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A By cutting off light to submerged plants, Salvinia molesta mats depress oxygen... 28408
7624 Salvinia molesta Habitat Alteration Anecdotal N/A Salvinia molesta blocks access to drinking water by humans, domestic stock, and wildlife. 28408

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