Which of the following is/are invasive species?
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Which of the following is/are invasive species?
Codes:
The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3
Invasive species are plants, animals, or pathogens that are non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause harm to local ecosystem.
Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Tilapia can become problematic invasive species in new warm-water habitats such as Australia.
Mikaniamicrantha is a widespread weed in the tropics. It is a vigorously growing perennial creeper that grows best in areas in high humidity, light and soil fertility. Cuscuta, a parasitic plant, has been used in Assam and Sri Lanka to suppress the spread of Mikania from waste land to tea plantations.
Lantana camara, a beautiful plant often, has spread from its native Central and South America to around Asia and Oceania, where it has become an invasive species.
1, 2 and 3
Invasive species are plants, animals, or pathogens that are non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause harm to local ecosystem.
Tilapia are mainly freshwater fish inhabiting shallow streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Tilapia can become problematic invasive species in new warm-water habitats such as Australia.
Mikaniamicrantha is a widespread weed in the tropics. It is a vigorously growing perennial creeper that grows best in areas in high humidity, light and soil fertility. Cuscuta, a parasitic plant, has been used in Assam and Sri Lanka to suppress the spread of Mikania from waste land to tea plantations.
Lantana camara, a beautiful plant often, has spread from its native Central and South America to around Asia and Oceania, where it has become an invasive species.
