Alien Species

What is a native species?

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An organism which is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem.

What is an Introduced Species?

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Known as an exotic species

An organism that is not indigenous to a given location but instead, has
been accidentally or deliberately introduced to a new location by
humans or by natural means.

How did they get here?

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Ballast water
Canals (man-made waterways)
Recreational Boasters/ships
Accidentally imported in boxes, on plants, etc
Pet release
Aquaculture
Intentional introductions

Intentional Introductions
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Introduced by scientists to decrease the population of native and nonnative species.

Introduced for sport