A.47.5. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION USED 
• Research on snakehead, including identifying sampling areas, testing sampling methods, 
and studying population genetics, is taking place. 
• Phragmites distribution is being mapped. 
A.47.6. RESEARCH NEEDS 
• Pathways and incentives (e.g., how people introduce invasive species) need to be 
researched in order to educate the public and influence behavior. 
• Research needs to be conducted on natural diseases or parasites for the snakehead, as 
well as methods to capture, control, and/or eliminate the species. 
• Researching is needs on how different wildlife use Phragmites. 
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