Definitions

Plants, animals or microorganisms which are introduced by humans into areas where they are not native. Exotics are often associated with negative ecological consequences for native species and the ecosystems. (Source: GEMET/UNUN)

Hierarchy
Broader: speciesLEO Thesaurus
Narrower: invasive species
Alternative labels:
exotic species
foreign species
introduced species
non-native species
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/alien-species
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