| Impact ID | 3504 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Observational |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | Growth of Pontederia crassipes occurs at a higher rate than other floating plants, forming thick mats that block sunlight to the water column, reducing submerged vegetation abundance, and floating plant species richness. |
| Reference | 34001 |
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