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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInvasive species
/ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv ˈspiː.ʃiːz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A species that is non-native to a specific location and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm.
"The introduction of the zebra mussel is a classic example of an invasive species that disrupts local ecosystems." - 2
A plant or animal that spreads rapidly and can outcompete native species for resources.
"Kudzu is often referred to as an invasive species due to its rapid growth and ability to choke out native plants."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'invasive' from Latin 'invasivus' (from invadere, to assault or go into), entering English in the 17th century, and 'species' from Latin 'species' (a particular sort, kind, or appearance). In modern ecology, the compound phrase gained prominent scientific and environmental usage in the late 20th century to describe non-native organisms causing ecological harm.
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Espèce envahissante
Transliteration: ɛs.pɛs ɑ̃.va.isɑ̃t
"Le ragondin est une espèce envahissante en France."
Invasive Art
Transliteration: ɪnˈvaːzɪvɐ aʁt
"Die Wasserpest ist eine invasive Art in vielen Gewässern."
Specie invasiva
Transliteration: ˈspɛtʃe inˈvaːziva
"Il gambero della Louisiana è una specie invasiva in Italia."
Especie invasora
Transliteration: espeˈθje inβaˈsoɾa
"La caña de azúcar es una especie invasora en muchas regiones."
Espécie invasora
Transliteration: esˈpeɕi ĩvaˈzoɾɐ
"A erva daninha é uma espécie invasora em várias áreas."
आक्रामक प्रजाति
Transliteration: ākrāmak prajāti
"बांस एक आक्रामक प्रजाति है जो स्थानीय वनस्पतियों को प्रभावित करती है।"
入侵物种
Transliteration: rùqīn wùzhǒng
"紫茎泽兰是一种入侵物种，影响了本地生态。"
침입종
Transliteration: chimipjong
"외래 식물인 가시박은 침입종으로 알려져 있습니다."
侵略的外来種
Transliteration: しんりゃくてきがいらいしゅ
"アメリカザリガニは侵略的外来種です。"
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