Are aquatic invasive species (AIS) the same as exotic species or introduced species?
Yes. Many names exist to describe animal, plant, and bacterial species that have been moved, by human activities, to locations where they do not originally occur. AIS refers specifically to aquatic species, but in general, non-native species may be referred to as exotic, invasive, introduced, nuisance, or alien species. Alternatively, a native species is one that is found naturally in a given habitat or region.
