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Invasive Species: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Reprinted from the MINNESOTA (DNR) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
What are invasive species?

Species that have been introduced or moved, by human activities to a location where they do not naturally occur are termed "exotic," "nonnative," "alien," and "nonindigenous." Conversely, "native" describes a species living in an area where it is found naturally. 

What problems do invasive species cause?

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