Non-Target Species

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019051",
  "term": "Non-Target Species",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Species that were not targeted in the fisheries; by-catches.\n\n2. Any organism for which pesticidal control was either not intended or not legally permitted by application of a pesticide.\n\n3. Animals and organisms other than that which a pesticide or harvesting process is intended to kill.",
  "references": [
    "NOAA Coral Reef Glossary",
    "PRIA Fee Determination Glossary",
    "EPA EV-Biological Substances-Animals-Animal Roles"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/non-target-species/"
}