+A native species is an organism that originated and evolved in a particular [Ecoregion](/wiki/ecoregion). Thriving naturally, its presence is not due to human introduction, distinguishing it from an [Introduced Species](/wiki/introduced_species).
+## See also
+- [Biodiversity](/wiki/biodiversity)
+- [Ecology](/wiki/ecology)
+- [Endemism](/wiki/endemism)
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