| 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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6300
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Limnoperna fortunei
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Commerce
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Anecdotal
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N/A
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Limnoperna fortunei colonization in water intake pipes occurs in a variety of industries and can lead to shut downs or expensive clean up costs.
|
|
29413
|
|
6301
|
Limnoperna fortunei
|
Commerce
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Limnoperna fortunei invasion increases production costs for tilapia fish farming in Brazil. Reported added costs were R$ 0.45 kg/fish for large-size fish farms and R$ 1.00 kg/fish for small- and medium-size fish farms.
|
Brazil
|
41148
|
|
6303
|
Limnoperna fortunei
|
Commerce
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Major industries in South America are negatively impacted by Limnoperna fortunei invasion through pipeline blockage, water velocity decline, and water contamination by dead mussels. As a result, businesses experience increased costs associated with shutdowns, maintenance, infrastructure replacement, and cleaning.
|
|
14531
|
|
6305
|
Limnoperna fortunei
|
Commerce
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Limnoperna fortunei is a significant problem for water transfer facilities, industrial installations, and power plants. Their biofouling leads to significant economic costs for their cleaning and maintenance.
|
|
41141
|
|
6306
|
Limnoperna fortunei
|
Commerce
|
Experimental
|
Laboratory
|
Limnoperna fortunei shells become embedded in hydroelectric plants and increase abrasive wear as they pass through the system.
|
|
41155
|
|
6307
|
Limnoperna fortunei
|
Commerce
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Limnoperna fortunei biofouls 38% of the hydropower plants in Brazil and is responsible for estimated annual losses of 120 million dollars (US$).
|
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41459
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