| 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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7044
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Hydrilla verticillata
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Environmental Water Quality
|
Anecdotal
|
N/A
|
Dense infestations of Hydrilla verticillata can alter water chemistry, decrease oxygen levels and increase pH and water temperature.
|
|
42108
|
|
7045
|
Hydrilla verticillata
|
Environmental Water Quality
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Hydrilla verticillata has been shown to alter the physical and chemical characteristics of lakes. Stratification of the water column, decreased oxygen levels, and fish kills have been documented.
|
Louisiana
|
10509
|
|
7046
|
Hydrilla verticillata
|
Environmental Water Quality
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Changes in water chemistry may also be implicated in zooplankton and phytoplankton declines as a result of Hydrilla verticillata infestation.
|
Little lake Barton, Florida
|
5139
|
|
7047
|
Hydrilla verticillata
|
Environmental Water Quality
|
Experimental
|
Laboratory
|
Hydrilla verticillata leads to slow waterflow and can also increase the sedimentation rates, water temperature, and pH level.
|
|
42109
|
|
7048
|
Hydrilla verticillata
|
Environmental Water Quality
|
Experimental
|
Laboratory
|
Hydrilla verticillata affects water nutrient turnover.
|
|
42110
|
|
9228
|
Hydrilla verticillata
|
Environmental Water Quality
|
Observational
|
Field
|
The invasion of Hydrilla verticillata transformed hypereutrophic lakes into mesotrophic/eutrophic environments by stabilizing concentrations of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a.
|
Lake Parker & Lake Hunter, Florida
|
5143
|