He hydrilla plant was introduced to freshwater habitats, like ponds and streams, in georgia. scientists found out that it crowds out the other water plants. it also uses up oxygen needed by other organisms living in the water.

what most likely happens when the hydrilla plants increase in a body of water?
a) young fish get more food to eat.
b) fish lay more eggs in the hydrilla.
c) other water organisms begin to die.
d) small fish get more hiding space from bigger fish.