Term

alien species

Term

A species occurring in an area outside of its historically known natural range as a result of intentional or accidental dispersal by human activities. Also referred to as introduced species or exotic species.

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Source:

EEA Glossary

Context:

Comment

Definition source publication

UNEP. 1995. Global Biodiversity Assessment. Annex 6, Glossary. Quoted by: Convention of Biological Diversity Secretariat.

Publication year

1995

Definition source URL

http://www.kbinirsnb.be/bch-cbd/belgium/glossary/glos_a.htm

Organisation

UNEP

Organisation full name

Subjects

NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY

Long definition

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