native species

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noun

An organism, such as a plant or animal, that has historically occurred and evolved in a particular ecosystem or geographic region without human introduction.

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He believes that the origins of this fungus may be in a native species that has since adapted to kill the heath-star moss.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

His hope is that we “preserve more lands for the unknown, for the phantoms, for the descendants” of the great native species.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

naturally occurring organism
local flora and fauna
autochthonous species
indigenous species
original inhabitant

Possible Antonyms

transplanted species
foreign organism
exotic species
alien species
nonindigenous organism