Impact ID9859
Impact TypeDisease/Parasite/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionMercury concentrations increased 77% in walleye (Sander vitreus) and 157% in yellow perch (Perca flavescens) that fed in lakes with Dreissena polymorpha compared to lakes without zebra mussels.
Reference43572
Cost 
LocationMinnesota, USA

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