Cooperate Influence of Water Hyacinth and Nile Tilapia on Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case from Pearl River

Qiushuo Sun

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.AU27092

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Cooperate Influence of Water Hyacinth and Nile Tilapia on Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case from Pearl River

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Cooperate Influence of Water Hyacinth and Nile Tilapia on Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case from Pearl River

Qiushuo Sun ^1*

¹ Beijing International Bilingual Academy

^*Corresponding author: sun15110104083@163.com

Published on 24 September 2025

TNS Vol.137

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-371-0

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-372-7

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Abstract

Invasive alien species already become significant threats to global ecosystems, freshwater ecosystem is on of the important ecosystem for human well-being and aquatic species, but they face severe threats from invasive alien species. This paper analyze the ecological impacts and biological trait of invasive alien species through case studies of nile tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus) and water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). These invasive alien species thrive in non-native environments due to their strong adaptability, and devastates fresh water ecosystem through harming native species and influencing their environment. Moreover, this paper will also analyzed management that humans can take action to resist invasive alien species. And discussing accessibility for these management strategies.

Keywords:

Freshwater Ecosystem, Invasive Alien Species, Oreochromis Niloticus, Eichhornia Crassipes

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Sun,Q. (2025). Cooperate Influence of Water Hyacinth and Nile Tilapia on Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case from Pearl River. Theoretical and Natural Science,137,13-17.

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