Indigenous

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005774",
  "term": "Indigenous",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a species, population, or community that naturally originates and occurs in a particular geographic region or ecosystem without human introduction. These organisms have evolved within their native environment and are adapted to its specific ecological conditions. The presence of indigenous species is a key indicator of ecosystem health.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ecosystem",
    "endemic",
    "habitat"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 899 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/indigenous/"
}