What does "native species" mean?

A species that normally lives and thrives in a particular ecosystem. This can include any species that developed with the surrounding habitat, and can be assisted by or affected by a new species.

Native species

Q: What is a synonym for "native species"?

Common synonyms include: autochthonous, autochthonous species, endemic, endemics, indigenous, indigenous life.

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Noun

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A species that normally lives and thrives in a particular ecosystem. This can include any species that developed with the surrounding habitat, and can be assisted by or affected by a new species.

Synonyms

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autochthonous autochthonous species endemic endemics indigenous indigenous life

Antonyms

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cosmopolitan exotic introduced introduced species

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