Why is Eichhornia crassipes nicknamed as...

Why is Eichhornia crassipes nicknamed as ''Terror of Bengal '' ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Introduction to Eichhornia crassipes:** - Eichhornia crassipes is commonly known as water hyacinth. It is a floating aquatic plant that is native to the Amazon basin but has spread to many other regions, including Bengal. 2. **Rapid Growth:** - One of the primary reasons it is nicknamed "Terror of Bengal" is its ability to grow at an alarming rate. Water hyacinth can double its biomass in just a few weeks under favorable environmental conditions. This rapid growth can lead to dense mats of vegetation on water bodies. ...

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Exotic species Eichhornia crassipes

Was introduced by Europeans in India

Was introduced in India accidentally

Was introduced in Lake Victoria of South Africa

Is a staggling shrub of tropical America

Read the following statements and choose the correct statements. I. Eichhornia is also known as Terror of Bengal. II. Zingiber propagates by tap roots. III. Bryophyllum possess leaf buds. IV. Neela kuraji flower after every 50 years. Codes

I and III

II and IV

I,III and IV

Only I

The term 'terror of Bengal' is used for

algal bloom

Eichhornia crassipes

increased biochemical oxygen demand

eutrophication.