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... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > social and cultural geography > animal geographies > native species
... > social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > geography/geology > biogeography > animal geographies > native species
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > animal geographies > native species
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > biogeography > animal geographies > native species

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native species  

Definition

  • Native species are the species of plants, animals, and insects that have inhabited a given area or region prior to human disturbance. These original inhabitants are adapted to the specific environmental conditions of their area. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Native Species]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MRB36Z8L-1

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