Glossary I
Deutsch: Invasive Arten, Español: Especies invasoras, Português: Espécies invasoras, Français: Espèces envahissantes, Italiano: Specie invasive
Invasive species in the environmental context refers to an organism (plant, animal, or microbe) that is non-native to a particular ecosystem and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. They are one of the leading drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide.