Noun
invasive species (plural invasive species)
(biology) Any species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native, and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread and increase in numbers, often to the detriment of native species.
By far the most dangerous animal on the planet was an invasive species of ape. Lois McMaster Bujold
Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually. John M. McHugh
Invasive Species Council chief executive Andrew Cox said top priorities were reducing numbers of feral deer, cats, foxes and weeds. Source: Internet
It is anticipated that all the island's rainforests, excluding those in protected areas and the steepest eastern mountain slopes, will have been deforested by 2025. citation Invasive species have likewise been introduced by human populations. Source: Internet
Invasive species are also spreading across the country and wreaking havoc by degrading habitat and competing with or preying on native wildlife. Source: Internet
Invasive species like the alewife and sea lamprey can be found in the Great Lakes. Source: Internet