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invasive species
/ɪnˈveɪsɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/in·VA·sive SPEE·cies
a non-native species that damages an ecosystem or economy
Examples
“Invasive species like the zebra mussel can disrupt local waterways and outcompete native animals.”
“Authorities monitor ports to prevent ships bringing invasive species from abroad.”
“Once established, invasive species are costly and difficult to eradicate.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective biosecurity at ports and careful monitoring of ecosystems are essential to prevent the spread of invasive species that could collapse local biodiversity.”
Collocations
- spread of invasive species
- control invasive species
Word family
Common mistakes
invasive animals→invasive species
foreign species→invasive species
Say it for a higher band
5foreign species→6invasive animals→7+invasive species
Synonyms
alien species
Easily confused
native species
“Conservationists work to protect native species from habitat loss and other threats.”
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