Impact ID | 8224 |
Impact Type | Infrastructure |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | Juvenile Corbicula flumineaa get carried by water currents into condensers of electricity generating facilities, where they attach themselves to the walls via byssus threads, growing and ultimately obstructing the flow of water. They can also increase sedimentation rates within pipes and canals |
Reference | 26939 |
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