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Why was the African catfish Clarias gariepinus introduced?

AHorticulture

BAquaculture

CSericulture

DPoultry

Answer:

B. Aquaculture

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The African catfish Clarias gariepinus was introduced for aquaculture purposes. The introduction was illegal and posed a threat to the indigenous catfishes in our rivers due to disease introduction, competition, and environmental modification.


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