Wildlife

giant salvinia growing in Caddo Lake
May 2006 Issue

Hungry Insect Hordes Protect Texas Lakes by Attacking Giant Salvinia

Lilliputian insects may restrain giant salvinia better than humans can.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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