introduced species not native or endemic to the area in question.
Plant or animal species brought into an area from another geographic region; see also Exotic Species.
animals or plants that do not occur naturally in a place. Also called exotic species
Any plant or animal species that was introduced into an ecosystem by humans; one that did not inhabit that ecosystem before being introduced.
those species that do not naturally occur in the Hawaiian Islands and have arrived either accidentally or intentionally through biological control efforts, aquaculture imports, etc. These species have also been referred to as alien, exotic, adventive, or introduced species.
Species of plants or wildlife that are not native to a particular area and often interfere with natural biological systems.
A plant or animal that is not originally from a particular region. It does not necessarily represent a threat to native species.
A type of plant or animal that is not local to an area, but rather originates from a another place. Also called "exotic" or "alien" species.