nativenonnative
Nativenonnative is a term used to describe the ecological status of a species within a particular geographic region. A native species is one that occurs naturally in a region without human introduction. These species have evolved and adapted to the local environment over long periods. Nonnative species, also known as introduced, exotic, or alien species, are those that have been introduced to a region by human activities, either intentionally or accidentally.
The introduction of nonnative species can have a variety of impacts on an ecosystem. Some nonnative species
Ecologists and conservationists often monitor the presence and impact of nonnative species. Efforts to manage or