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This plant when introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda became an invasive species, suffocating the lake, diminishing the fish reservoir, and hurting the local economies. Name the plant.
This plant when introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda became an invasive species, suffocating the lake, diminishing the fish reservoir, and hurting the local economies. Name the plant.
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The correct option is A Eichhornia
The aquatic weed Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth was introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda via the Kagera River by the activities of man. The weed suffocated the lake, diminished the fish reservoir and damaged the local economies. It later spread into the Winam Gulf, where it's increase was remarkable, resulting in public outcry.
The aquatic weed Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth was introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda via the Kagera River by the activities of man. The weed suffocated the lake, diminished the fish reservoir and damaged the local economies. It later spread into the Winam Gulf, where it's increase was remarkable, resulting in public outcry.
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