Impact ID5173
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionPools that had been invaded by Cherax quadricarinatus in northwestern Australia (where C. quadricarinatus is a native transplant) completely lacked macrophytes, whereas pools without the crayfish had 48% macrophyte cover. It is not clear if the mechanism for this impact is through herbivory or physical removal.
Reference37838
Cost 
LocationNorthwestern Australia

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