One reason that bullheads could lower the standing weights of LMB is BH at higher density will make the water turbid. Turbid water will depress plant and plankton growth to reduce overall productivity - less natural foods available - a suppressed food chain. A higher turbidity will make it harder for LMB to see food items thus is water that is too turbid the LMB do not feed as efficiently.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/25/20 03:47 PM. Reason: edited for clarity

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