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alien species

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  • Life Sciences

a species that has been introduced into an area in which it did not previously or naturally occur.

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to change over a period of time in response to new environmental conditions.

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biological classification group (taxon) that is divided into orders.

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a watery fluid secreted into the alimentary canal.

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study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals.