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allochthonous

UK
/əˈlɒkθənəs/
US
/əˈlɑkθənəs/

Translations

allochthonousadjective
more allochthonous
Comp.
most allochthonous
Super.
UK
/əˈlɒkθənəs/
US
/əˈlɑkθənəs/
allochthoneEn écologie et en géologie.
The allochthonous species of plants have significantly altered the local ecosystem.
Les espèces allochthones de plantes ont considérablement modifié l'écosystème local.
Additional translations
non indigèneSurtout pour les espèces vivantes ; tournure descriptive plus courante que le terme savant.
Synonyms
foreign
external
imported
non-native
exotic

Definitions

allochthonousadjective
Originating in a place other than where it is found; not native.
The allochthonous species of plants have significantly altered the local ecosystem.
Relating to rocks, sediments, or other geological materials that have been transported from their place of origin.
The allochthonous deposits in the valley were carried there by ancient glaciers.
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