Asked by bob
Why has the spread of the herbicide-resistant hydrilla through Florida’s waterways resulted in them no longer being navigable by most boats?
a.
Thy hydrilla has induced a drought that drained the waterways.
b.
The weed clogs propellers that boats use for propulsion.
c.
The sticky leaves of the weed hold boats in place.
d.
All of the above
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b.
Hydrilla forms dense, tangled mats that entangle and clog boat propellers and outboard motors (and can foul rudders and lower units). Its herbicide resistance has allowed these mats to spread, blocking navigation — there’s no drought or “sticky leaves” causing the problem.
Hydrilla forms dense, tangled mats that entangle and clog boat propellers and outboard motors (and can foul rudders and lower units). Its herbicide resistance has allowed these mats to spread, blocking navigation — there’s no drought or “sticky leaves” causing the problem.
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