A species which was introduced for ornamentation but has become a troublesome weed in India : [Re-NEET 2020]
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A species which was introduced for ornamentation but has become a troublesome weed in India : [Re-NEET 2020]
✓ Correct answer: c) Eichhornia crassipes
ExplanationEichhornia crassipes (Water hyacinth) was introduced in India for its ornamental value due to its attractive flowers.However, it became a highly invasive aquatic weed, clogging water bodies, depleting oxygen levels, and disrupting aquatic ecosystems.It is often referred to as the "Terror of Bengal" due to its rapid spread and harmful ecological effects.
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