The 'Terror of Bengal' is an invasive aquatic weed known as:
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Correct answer: Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) was introduced to India for its beautiful flowers but became a problematic invasive species. It grows rapidly in eutrophic water bodies and drains oxygen, leading to the death of fish.
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