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Hydrilla Hydrilla verticillata Plantae Kingdom Phylum: Magnodiophyta Class: Liliopsida. Distribution. Native to Africa Introduced in Florida in 1960 Imported by the aquarium trade. Effects on People. Dominates aquatic habitat causing significant economic damage

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  1. HydrillaHydrillaverticillataPlantae Kingdom Phylum: Magnodiophyta Class: Liliopsida

  2. Distribution • Native to Africa • Introduced in Florida in 1960 • Imported by the aquarium trade

  3. Effects on People • Dominates aquatic habitat causing significant economic damage • Hinders irrigation operation

  4. Effects on Ecosystems • Crowds out other species • Reduces biodiversity and alters native ecosystems • Impairs small boat navigation

  5. Food Web Sun primary producer Hydrilla Aphid weevil moth

  6. Reasons for Success • Hinders hydroelectric power generation • It grows very fast • There aren’t many predators • They are insects

  7. Issues for the Future • Yes, there are attempts to control the growth of the hydrilla species • Tripploid grass carp was introduced in 1889 to reduce growth of hydrilla • Tradeoff- millions of dollars are being spent on the tripploid grass carp

  8. Created by:VidyaVenkateshwararaja and Renee Osma

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