Native biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal species that naturally occur in a particular area. It includes all the living things that are originally from that place and have adapted to its environment over time. Full definition
Until now, these shocking statistics have been unknown, and the heavy toll of invasive predators on native biodiversity grossly underappreciated. (theconversation.com)
Although the specific hazards that would merit blacklisting a species are not spelled out in the proposal, the regulation is designed to help protect native biodiversity, as well as reduce economic damages and health effects. (sciencemag.org)
«Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought.» (sciencedaily.com)