non-native species
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species
noun[C]
uk/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/us/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/
a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with ...
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(Definition ofspeciesfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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As international trade expands, so will the unintentional introduction ofnon-nativespecies.
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On the contrary, distribution areas of native species never overlap, although some co-occur withnon-nativespecies.
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Non-nativespeciesform guilds (up to seven species).
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Human activity and humidity favour establishment and development ofnon-nativespecies, whereas altitude limits their presence.
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When anon-nativespeciesinvades a riparian ecosystem, in-stream detritivores can be affected.
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And there is a sense in the current literature on bio-invasion - scientific and popular - that today's level of concern over the impact of invasivenon-nativespeciesis unprecedented.
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Groups ofnon-nativespeciesare enclosed by a solid line and groups of native species by a dashed line.
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Such introductions preceded legislation to control, inter alia the import, keeping and release ofnon-nativespeciesof freshwater shellfish.
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The bleak picture is considerably worsened by the degradation of our ancient woods through inappropriate use, poor management and repeated replanting withnon-nativespecies.
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The penalties for an offence under this article are high and reflect the need for tight controls onnon-nativespeciesof plants and animals.
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Indeed, if fish ofnon-nativespeciesare to be released into the wild, a licence is needed.
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Encouraging the use ofnon-nativespeciesfor vermin control would be inappropriate because of the risk of escape into the wider environment.
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Non-nativespeciescoming into this country ought anyhow to be very carefully scrutinised and checked.
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The problems caused by invasivenon-nativespeciescan be serious by transforming our ecosystems, altering natural habitats and threatening native species.
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While habitat losses continued as communities and farmland grew, the widespread use of pesticides and the introduction ofnon-nativespeciesalso affected wildlife.
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The island is home to many native interesting animals, as well asnon-nativespecies.
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Competition with other plants, especiallynon-nativespecies, threatens the dudleya.
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There are also scattered patches planted withnon-nativespeciessuch as eucalyptus.
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Many of these are now threatened with extinction because of human activities including habitat destruction and the introduction ofnon-nativespecies.
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