Invasive Species of the Chesapeake Bay Region

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Across
  1. 3. this plant grows in thick bunches and crowds out native plants
  2. 4. perennial plant native to Eurasia
  3. 9. Mute swans cause significant damage to this vital bay producer
  4. 10. this ornamental plant grows fast, produces a lot of seeds and has no natural predators
  5. 11. invasive species harm this
  6. 12. floating plant native to Europe, Asia and Africa
  7. 13. freshwater bivalves found in lakes and rivers
  8. 14. this floating plant blocks sunlight from getting to underwater grasses
Down
  1. 1. this was created to manage the spread of the flathead catfish
  2. 2. it is estimated that this many invasive species live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
  3. 5. Nutria cause significant damage to this ecosystem
  4. 6. large semi-aquatic rodents found on the Delmarva Peninsula
  5. 7. these invasive fish have a long lifespan and an expansive diet
  6. 8. these large, white birds can be found in Maryland and Virginia
  7. 10. tall, perennial plants known as the common reed