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especie exótica

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Definition(s)

Plants, animals or microorganisms which are introduced by humans into areas where they are not native. Exotics are often associated with negative ecological consequences for native species and the ecosystems. (Source: GEMET/UNUN)

Hierarchy

Broader: species
Narrower: especie invasora
Related terms: exotic species, foreign species, introduced species, non-native species
Used for: agua de lastre

Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/es/terms/alien-species

In other languages

Inglés:
  • alien species
  • exotic species
  • foreign species
  • introduced species
  • non-native species
Francés:
  • espèce exotique
  • espèces exotiques
Ruso:
  • чужеродные виды
Árabe:
  • أنواع غريبة
Chino, simplificado:
  • 外来物种
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with especie exótica

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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica1 article or paragraph
Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestresdecisión
Convención sobre la conservación de las especies migratorias2 articles and paragraphs2 decisions
Acuerdo sobre la Conservación de las Aves Acuáticas Migratorias Afro-euroasiáticas1 article or paragraph2 documents
Tratado Internacional1 article or paragraph
Protocolo ZEPIM2 articles and paragraphs
Protocolo sobre metales pesados1 article or paragraph