What is the impact of invasive weed species like carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and water hyacinth…

What is the impact of invasive weed species like carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and water hyacinth (EicchorniA) on our native species?
  1. Over:exploitation
  2. Alien species invasions
  3. Co:extinctions
  4. Habitat loss and fragmentation

Solution

When alien species are introduced, some of them turn invasive and cause decline or extinction of indigenous species. Invasive weed species like carrot grass (Parthenium), Lantana and water hyacinth (Eicchornia) pose a threat to our native species.

Asked in: NCERT

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