Impact ID | 3799 |
Impact Type | Disease/Parasite/Toxicity |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | Echinogammarus ischnus has been found to host a parasitic water mold (oomycete) in the St. Lawrence River. This oomycete also parasitizes the Great Lakes native amphipod Gammarus fasciatus, but the effects are less severe. |
Reference | 24598 |
Cost | |
Location | St. Lawrence River |