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noun
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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
"We want to remind growers that not all cultivated fungi stay where we put them. Once released outdoors, even accidentally, the golden oyster mushroom can spread quickly and outcompete native species," said Jusino.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
Thesaurus
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
