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Concept: introduction of animal species in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/10660
Preferred label introduction of animal species
Definition Animals which have been translocated by human agency into lands or waters where they have not lived previously, at least during historic times. Such translocation of species always involves an element of risk if not of serious danger. Newly arrived species, depending on their interspecific relationships and characteristics, may act as or carry parasites or diseases, prey upon native organisms, display toxic reactions, or be highly competitive with or otherwise adversely affect native species and communities.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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