NEET Biology question

Which of the following is an example of alien species invading a new ecosystem resulting in biodiversity losses? **[NEET 2013]**

(A)Introduction of Nile Perch into Lake Victoria in East Africa.
(B)Introduction of water hyacinth into India.
(C)Introduction of African catfish into Indian rivers.
(D)All of the above.Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Introduction of Nile Perch into Lake Victoria (which eliminated native cichlid fish), introduction of water hyacinth into India (which clogged water bodies and harmed native aquatic life), and introduction of African catfish into Indian rivers (which threatens indigenous

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