Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
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3909
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Arundo donax
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Predation/Herbivory
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Observational
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Field
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The presence of Arundo donax in California has led to change in riparian vegetation stands. The abundance of the plant in the stands has changes the substrate and microhabitat used by invertebrates, therefore reducing native invertebrate diversity when compared to native vegetation stands.
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Sonoma Creek, California
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35020
|
4040
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Arundo donax
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Predation/Herbivory
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Anecdotal
|
Field
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It is thought that the reduction in invertebrate abundance and diversity in stands of Arundo donax in their invasive range in California may impact trophic cascades that extend to migratory songbirds.
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California, USA
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35020
|
9347
|
Arundo donax
|
Predation/Herbivory
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Observational
|
Field
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In Rio Grande, Texas and California, invasion of Arundo donax leads to loss of plant biodiversity.
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Rio Grande, Texas and California
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42844
|
9348
|
Arundo donax
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Predation/Herbivory
|
Observational
|
Field
|
In the United States, Arunda donax invasions reduces the diversity of insects, birds, reptiles, and rare fish populations contributing to the local extinction of the endemic Etheostoma segrex.
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United States
|
42844
|
9353
|
Arundo donax
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Predation/Herbivory
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Observational
|
Field
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In North America, the native Chaetopsis massylan was found in shoot tips of Arundo donax.
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North America
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42844
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