Question : How Eichhornia crassiper spoils the Indian ecosystem?

1.	Question : How Eichhornia crassiper spoils the Indian ecosystem?
Answer» Solution : Eichhornia crassipes is an invasive weed native to South America. It was aquatic ornamental plant, which grows faster throughout the year. its widespread is a major cause of biodiversity loss worldwide. It affects the growth of phytoplanktons and finally changing the aquatic ecosystem. It also decreases the OXYGEN content of the water bodies which leads to eutrophication. It poses a threat to human health because it creates a breeding HABITAT for disease causing mosquitoes (particularly Anopheles) and snails with its free floating DENSE roots and semi submerged leaves. It also blocks sunlight ENTERING DEEP and the water ways hampering agricum and the water ways hampering agriculture, fisheries, recreation and hydropower.

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