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

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4523 Salvinia molesta Water Quality Anecdotal N/A mats shade out light and oxygen levels are lower leading to water stagnation and pollution 36455
5216 Salvinia molesta Water Quality Observational Field Salvinia molesta changed the water quality, creating a low oxygen environment and... 37965
7615 Salvinia molesta Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Salvinia molesta in the United States reduces the concentration of nutrients and oxygen... 42395

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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