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Published on: August 13, 2026
An exotic species that is introduced to a new area, spreads rapidly and eliminates native species is called
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An invasive species is an alien (non-native) species that is introduced to a new area, spreads rapidly, and outcompetes or eliminates native species, causing ecological and economic harm.
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