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The introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria in East Africa led to the extinction of many native:

Answer: cichlid fish species.

A water birds
B amphibians
C aquatic plants
D cichlid fish species

Correct answer: D. cichlid fish species

Explanation: The Nile perch, an alien predatory fish introduced into Lake Victoria, drove more than 200 species of native cichlid fish to extinction, illustrating the threat from invasive species.

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The introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria in East Africa led to the extinction of many native:

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