Impact ID3799
Impact TypeDisease/Parasite/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionEchinogammarus 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.
Reference24598
Cost 
LocationSt. Lawrence River

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