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It came from beneath the deep
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From a far off, foreign land comes a plant that dominates
lake ecosystems, changes animal habitats, ensnares boat propellers, and corrupts
anglers’ willpower… Then again, maybe
it’s not so bad. The truth appears
murky.
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| Prepare for the invasion! |
Hydrilla Hydrilla
verticillata invaded Florida from Sri Lanka and India in the 1950’s, most
likely through the aquarium trade as it makes for a nice aquarium plant for
fish. It’s a submersed aquatic plant
that forms a dense canopy near the surface, kind of like a mushroom or
rainforest.
