Preferred Term:
introduced species
Definition:
Species that were intentionally or unintentionally brought by humans into a new geographic area or environment which is outside of their native range.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt-core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
- alien animals
- alien species
- nonindigenous species
- nonnative species
- non-native species
- exotics
- exotic species
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17460
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