Tiny weevils are waging war on the invasive water lettuce plant choking South Africa's Vaal River
by The Conversation
The Conversation— Water lettuce forms dense mats on the water surface. This can reduce light penetration and oxygen levels in the water, negatively affecting all aspects of aquatic life.
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