Impact of the Invasive Alien Macrophyte <i>Ludwigia hexapetala</i> on Freshwater Ecosystems: Evidence from Field Data

Impact of the Invasive Alien Macrophyte <i>Ludwigia hexapetala</i> on Freshwater Ecosystems: Evidence from Field Data

Biological invasions are a serious threat to biodiversity conservation, especially in freshwater ecosystems. The American macrophyte <i>Ludwigia hexapetala</i>, which colonizes both the aquatic and bank habitats of lakes, rivers, and canals, is invading many waterbodies in Europe, becomi...

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Main Authors: Emanuele Pelella, Beatrice Questino, Beatrice Luzi, Flaminia Mariani, Simona Ceschin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
aquatic plant
non-native plant
freshwater habitat
biological invasion
ecosystem impact
plant diversity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/6/794

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