The plant Eichhornia crassipes is nick named as the Terror of Bengal’ because it grows at an alarming rate and spreads on the surface of the water body. This cuts out light and also causes an increase in the oxygen demand. Thus, causing the death of fishes and other aquatic organisms.
Why is Eichhornia crassipes nick named as Terror of Bengal?
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The plant Eichhornia crassipes is nick named as the Terror of Bengal’ because it grows at an alarming rate and spreads on the surface of the water body. This cuts out light and also causes an increase in the oxygen demand. Thus, causing the death of fishes and other aquatic organisms.