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EXOTIC SPECIES [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Ecology (General)
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A species that was not originally found in a given area but is now found there as a direct or indirect consequence of human activity.

OBS

exotic species: term used by Parks Canada.

OBS

exotic species:term used in the Umbrella Final Agreement / Gwich'in.

OBS

Compare with "non-native species".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Espèce qui ne se trouvait pas à l'origine dans une zone donnée mais qui s'y trouve maintenant en raison, directement ou indirectement, de l'activité humaine.

OBS

espèce exotique : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

espèce exotique : terme employé dans l'Accord-cadre définitif - Gwich'in.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zoología
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Especie que crece fuera de su área de distribución natural.

OBS

En general se trata de una especie introducida por accidente o a propósito en un país o región donde no existía en el pasado.

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