Spider Brake (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic fern introduced in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The spider brake, a type of Asiatic fern, has become an invasive species in the southeastern United States, choking out native plants and causing issues for wildlife.
- In the 1930s, the spider brake was intentionally introduced to America as an ornamental plant, but it quickly spread beyond control and began to invade natural ecosystems.
- Due to its aggressive growth rate and adaptability, the spider brake has become a major problem in many areas, requiring costly eradication efforts to prevent its spread.
- Entire ecosystems are being altered by the introduction of the spider brake, leading to a loss of biodiversity and disrupting delicate balances that have been in place for centuries.
- Biologists and conservationists are working to studying the effects of the spider brake on native habitats and to develop effective methods for controlling its spread and managing its impact.