Foreign nuisance animal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011531",
  "term": "Foreign nuisance animal",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Foreign Nuisance Animal",
  "definition": "Animals that are not native to the region and cause harm to native species, to recreation and other uses of the waterway, and/or to human health. In general, invasive species spread vigorously and enter waterways by many means such as accidental or intentional releases and attachment to boats and other recreational equipment.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/foreign-nuisance-animal/"
}