| Impact ID | 3602 |
| Impact Type | Genetic |
| Study Type | Observational |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | The Erie Canal connected two populations of Plerocerid gastropods formerly isolated from one another: Elimia livescens and Elimia vriginica, which has resulted in their establishment outside of their ranges and hybridization, detected via genetic analysis. |
| Reference | 16698 |
| Cost | |
| Location | Erie Canal, USA |