GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
bastardisation of fauna
Definition

One of the possible consequences of the introduction of animal species in an area where they are not indigenous. Such translocation of species always involves an element of risk if not of serious danger. Newly arrived species may be highly competitive with or otherwise adversely affect native species and communities.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4143