Effects of Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Detritus on Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities of the Susquehanna River Main Stem

Kaelyn J. Fogelman, Susquehanna University
Jack Holt
Michael Bilger
David Matlaga, Susquehanna University

Description

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive species rapidly spreading throughout the understory of riparian forests in Central Pennsylvania. There are concerns that this species may impact aquatic ecosystems. Allocthonous material, originating fr

 
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Effects of Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Detritus on Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities of the Susquehanna River Main Stem

Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive species rapidly spreading throughout the understory of riparian forests in Central Pennsylvania. There are concerns that this species may impact aquatic ecosystems. Allocthonous material, originating fr