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invasive species
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non-native organism causing damage to an established environment
An invasive species is a plant, animal, or other organism that isn't native to a particular area and causes harm to the environment there. They matter because they can disrupt ecosystems, damage crops, spread diseases, and cost billions of dollars in economic losses.
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- Pueraria thomsonii
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North American beaver (Castor canadensis) dam in Tierra del Fuego Kudzu growing over and smothering trees in Atlanta, Georgia Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) as a roadside weed in Poland Vinca in a garden
An invasive species is an introduced species that harms its new environment. Invasive species adversely affect habitats and bioregions, causing ecological, environmental, and/or economic damage. Since the 20th century, invasive species have become serious economic, social, and environmental threats worldwide.
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