Naturalized
Naturalized
Naturalized (/ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/), in the context of medicine, refers to a non-native species that has been introduced to a new location and has established a self-sustaining population in the wild. The term is often used in relation to plants, animals, and microorganisms that have been introduced to new environments, either intentionally or unintentionally, and have adapted to their new surroundings.
Etymology
The term "naturalized" comes from the Latin natura, meaning "birth" or "nature", and the suffix -ize, which is used to form verbs with the meaning "to make" or "to convert into". In this context, "naturalized" refers to the process of a species becoming established and thriving in a new environment, as if it were native to that location.
Related Terms
- Invasive species: A species that is not native to a specific location, and that has a tendency to spread to a degree believed to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health.
- Endemic species: A species that is native to a particular geographical area and is found nowhere else in the world.
- Alien species: A species introduced outside its normal distribution.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naturalized
- Wikipedia's article - Naturalized
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