Impact ID7050
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionHydrilla verticillata forms a dense mat of vegetation at the water surface and limits light penetration degrading or eliminating all layers below. This species causes severe alterations of plant community composition, community structure, and ecosystem processes in water bodies in California.
Reference42106
Cost 
LocationCalifornia

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