native
Originating in a specific place or area; living or growing naturally in a particular region; indigenous.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
native species
Species occurring in a given region or ecosystem only as a result of natural processes, with no human intervention.
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non-native
Used in reference to a species occurring, living, or growing in a region outside its natural geographic range; non-indigenous.
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invasive
Most commonly used in reference to a native or non-native species with the tendency to spread widely that does or is likely to cause environmental, economic and/or ecological harm, though may also be applied to widespread, usually non-native, species that do not exert such adverse effects.
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autochthonous
Originating where found; indigenous to a particular environment or distributional range; native.
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endemic
Belonging or native to a particular area or country.
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igarapé
Minor tributary stream or small river in the Amazon region, the name deriving from the native nheengatu language. It literally translates as 'canoe path' since most igarapés are navigable by canoe or small boat and they are traditionally important as a means of transport and communication.
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marine
Of, relating to, native to, inhabiting, or formed by the sea or ocean.
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micro crab
Vernacular name for the tiny freshwater crab Limnopilos naiyanetri Chuang and Ng 1991, a member of the family Hymenosomatidae, or false spider crabs. It's native to Nakhon Pathom province, southern central Thailand and its body achieves a maximum diameter of around 1 cm. Completely aquatic and apparently spends its entire life cycle in fresh water.
naturalised
Used in reference to an exotic species that has become successfully established in nature outside of its native range.
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zoology
Scientific study of animals, including their classification, structure, physiology, and history; the fauna native to a given area and its composition; the biological characteristics of a particular animal or group of animals.
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barb
In zoology, used to refer to a small spine projecting from a larger one; alternative name for spinule and, sometimes, barbel. Also used to refer to cyprinid fishes of the genera Barbus, Puntius, Systomus and related species.
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dichotomous key
Species identification key comprising pairs of alternative choices arranged in a series of couplets, used commonly in ichthyological papers.