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The Terror of Bengal, also known as the Bengal Tiger, is a subspecies of tiger native to the Indian subcontinent. It is known for its strength, agility, and hunting prowess, making it an apex predator in its habitat. The Bengal Tiger is currently endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
The plant popularly known as the "Terror of Bengal" is the Strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica). It is notorious for its toxic seeds containing strychnine alkaloids, which can be deadly if ingested.
Water hyacinth is called the "terror of Bengal" because it is an invasive aquatic plant that grows rapidly and extensively, clogging waterways and blocking sunlight from reaching other aquatic plants below the surface. This can disrupt local ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, and impact fishing and transportation in the region.
The verb form of the noun 'terror' is to terrorize.
"Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret has 160 pages.
Mt Terror has not erupted in recorded history. It is an extinct volcano located in Antarctica.