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SPECIES INVASION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

The spread of a plant or animal population into an area formerly free of the species concerned.

OBS

Not to be confused with "infestation," which is an invasion that may cause problems or damages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

Immigration et établissement d'une espèce dans une zone qu'elle n'occupait pas auparavant.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «infestation» qui est un envahissement nuisible.

Spanish

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