Hydrilla is an invasive species in Florida. Explain why it is considered an invasive species and how biologists try to control it in Florida ecosystems.

Hydrilla or Hydrilla verticillata is one of the most devastating invasive plants in Florida waters. Hydrilla is native to southeastern Asia and was introduced in 1950s in Florida via aquarium trade.

It is considered as invasive species because it causes serious economic and environmental impacts in Florida, that includes:

Several methods used by Florida, U.S. to control Hydrilla are:

Hence, Hydrilla is an invasive species in Florida.

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