invasive species

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noun

An organism, such as a plant, animal, or fungus, that is not native to a specific location and has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy, or human health.

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Most of the global targets they set four years ago -- from tackling invasive species to conserving 30 percent of land and oceans, slashing pollution and protecting threatened species -- are off-track.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Extinction should not be an option for the plants and animals only found on Catalina in order to save an invasive species that is well-established in all of California and the West,” Barton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

exotic species
ecological threat
alien species
foreign pest
introduced species

Possible Antonyms

local flora and fauna
native species
indigenous species
keystone species
endemic species