Forked Fanwort is
(a) A submerged perennial aquatic plant native to South America invading water bodies in southern India, turning the water bodies pink.
(b) An invasive aquatic plant native to Asia that is causing a decline in dissolved oxygen in some regions of North America.
(c) A comb jelly-like species native to western Atlantic region polluting marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
(d) An invasive aquatic weed native to Australia leading to eutrophication in the sea of Japan.

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Forked Fanwort is
(a) A submerged perennial aquatic plant native to South America invading water bodies in southern India, turning the water bodies pink.
(b) An invasive aquatic plant native to Asia that is causing a decline in dissolved oxygen in some regions of North America.
(c) A comb jelly-like species native to western Atlantic region polluting marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
(d) An invasive aquatic weed native to Australia leading to eutrophication in the sea of Japan.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

In certain areas of Kerala, the rapid spread of Forked Fanwort has turned water bodies pink. This submerged perennial aquatic plant thrives in stagnant or slow-moving freshwater and is an invasive species native to Central and South America. Its high oxygen demand can significantly impact freshwater biodiversity.

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Forked Fanwort is (a) A submerged perennial aquatic plant native to South America invading water bodies in southern India, turning the water bodies pink. (b) An invasive aquatic plant native to Asia that is causing a decline in dissolved oxygen in some regions of North America. (c) A comb jelly-like species native to western Atlantic region polluting marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. (d) An invasive aquatic weed native to Australia leading to eutrophication in the sea of Japan.