- An introduced species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there by human activity, directly or indirectly, and either deliberately or accidentally1. Introduced species are also known as alien, exotic, adventive, immigrant, foreign, non-indigenous, or non-native species1.Indigenous organisms are not the same as endemic organisms2. An introduced species is an organism that is not indigenous to a given place or area2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.An introduced species, alien species, exotic species, adventive species, immigrant species, foreign species, non-indigenous species, or non-native species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there by human activity, directly or indirectly, and either deliberately or accidentally.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introduced_speciesEndemic organisms are not the same as indigenous organisms — a species that is indigenous to somewhere may be native to other locations as well. An introduced species, also known as a naturalized or exotic species, is an organism that is not indigenous to a given place or area.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemism
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An introduced species, alien species, exotic species, adventive species, immigrant species, foreign species, non-indigenous species, or non-native species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there by human activity, directly or indirectly, and either … See more
The formal definition of an introduced species from the United States Environmental Protection Agency is "A species that has been intentionally or inadvertently brought into a region or area. Also called an … See more
Most introduced species do not become invasive. Examples of introduced animals that have become invasive include the gypsy moth in … See more
It has been hypothesized that invasive species of microbial life could contaminate a planetary body after the former is introduced by a See more
By definition, a species is considered "introduced" when its transport into an area outside of its native range is human mediated. … See more
Many non-native plants have been introduced into new territories, initially as either ornamental plants or for erosion control, stock feed, … See more
When a new species is introduced, the species could potentially breed with members of native species, producing hybrids. The effect of the creating of hybrids can range from having little effect, a negative effect, to having devastating effects on native … See more
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