Impact ID | 4840 |
Impact Type | Predation/Herbivory |
Study Type | Observational |
Study Location | Field |
Impact Description | The mucilaginous cell wall of B. atropurpurea is advantageous when living in the upper littoral zone; however it supports approximately 1000 fewer epiphyte cells/mm2 compared to native organisms like Cladophora This lack of quantity and diversity of algal epiphytes could negatively impact the littoral food web. |
Reference | 17367 |
Cost | |
Location | Lake Michigan |