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What is known as the Scourge of water bodies?


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Scourge of water bodies:

  1. The aquatic plant water hyacinth is known as the scourge of water bodies.
  2. It is also known as the "terror of Bengal."
  3. It's one of the most invasive weeds, growing in any area with standing water.
  4. It depletes oxygen in the water, causing fish to perish.
  5. It may reproduce vegetatively at an incredible rate and spread across the water body in a short amount of time, making it extremely difficult to eradicate.

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