Nuisance plants or animals (foreign)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019207",
  "term": "Nuisance plants or animals (foreign)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Nuisance Plants or Animals (Foreign)",
  "definition": "Nuisance Plants or Animals (Foreign), often called invasive species, are plants, animals, fish, or microbes 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": "Water",
  "references": [
    "How's My Waterway Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nuisance-plants-or-animals-foreign/"
}