Accession Number:

ADA508423

Title:

Ecological Effects of Exotic and Native Aquatic Vegetation

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER LEWISVILLE TX LEWISVILLE AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH FACILITY

Personal Author(s):

• Smart, R. M.
• Dick, Gary O.
• Snow, Joe R.
• Honnell, David R.
• Smith, Dian H.
• Smith, JoEtta K.

Report Date:

2009-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

125.0

Abstract:

This report documents a study of environmental conditions and habitat quality of replicated pond ecosystems dominated by populations of exotic plants or mixed communities of native aquatic plants. Study ponds were similar in depth, size, and shape, as well as in initial water and sediment composition. The study design called for two phases, the first to evaluate developing plant communities, and the second to evaluate mature plant communities. This report details first year results of developing plant communities.

Descriptors:

• *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• *AQUATIC PLANTS
• *INVASIVE SPECIES(FLORA)
• *EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• FISHES
• AQUATIC ANIMALS
• DISSOLVED GASES
• HABITATS
• CARBON DIOXIDE
• ECOSYSTEMS
• OXYGEN
• WATER QUALITY

Subject Categories:

• Biology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE