The various endemic cichlid species of Lake Victoria have suffered losses in their population numbers and species due to the introduction of

A. a new ectoparasite that lives on the gills.
B. a new algae species.
C. a fish hawk.
D. the Nile crocodile.
E. the Nile perch.


Answer: E

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