Exposure provides refuge from a rootless invasive macrophyte (original) (raw)

This study investigates the impact of the rootless invasive macrophyte Utricularia inflata on native vegetation in freshwater ecosystems, specifically focusing on how water depth and wave exposure influence its distribution. The findings indicate that wave action can displace U. inflata, thus providing a refuge for native isoetid species, which play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem health. The research emphasizes the importance of understanding invasive species dynamics to effectively manage and protect native aquatic flora in softwater lakes.