Impact ID2153
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionSilver Carp can suppress zooplankton through herbivory of algal biomass in the form available to zooplankton. Silver carp can shift claderoceran composition based on what species they captured as they filter feed and the life stage of the prey.
Reference22913
Cost 
LocationLake Donghu, China

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