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Alien species introduced into lake Victoria that was responsible for the extinction of cichlid species is

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Murrells

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Nile perch

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African Catfish

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Water Hyacinth

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Solution

The correct option is B Nile perch
The Nile perch was introduced into Lake Victoria that was responsible for the extinction of cichlid fishes due to competition. Competition is an interspecific interaction where the interacting species compete for common resources like food, shelter etc. It affects both the species.

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