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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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Burmese pythons and brown anoles, both invasive species in the US, are known carriers of Ro.

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

“To put them back into that environment is introducing an invasive species into an environment in which it hasn’t lived before.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

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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

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