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:It reproduces by asexual reproduction only, but it is capable of growing extremely quickly, starting from small fragments and doubling in population size every few days, with the result that the surface of ponds, reservoirs, and lakes are covered by a floating mat 10-20 cm (in some rare cases up to 60 cm) thick. As a consequence, it has sometimes considered an [[invasive species|invasive]] weed in some parts of the world. The plant's growth blocks sunlight needed by other aquatic plants and especially [[algae]] to oxygenate the water. | :It reproduces by asexual reproduction only, but it is capable of growing extremely quickly, starting from small fragments and doubling in population size every few days, with the result that the surface of ponds, reservoirs, and lakes are covered by a floating mat 10-20 cm (in some rare cases up to 60 cm) thick. As a consequence, it has sometimes considered an [[invasive species|invasive]] weed in some parts of the world. The plant's growth blocks sunlight needed by other aquatic plants and especially [[algae]] to oxygenate the water. | ||
| − | :A tiny weevil, ''Cyrtobagous salviniae'', found in the native | + | :A tiny weevil, ''Cyrtobagous salviniae'', found in the native habitat of ''S. molesta'', is currently being studied as a biological pest control. |
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