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new territories as for example pests in agriculture and forestry or vectors of diseases. many of the invasive species present in europe were introduced intentionally, including trees, crops, ornamental garden plants, and pet animals. other visitors have arrived accidentally, as "stowaways" in airfreight
rabbit infestations and the introduction of the american grey squirrel into europe are well known, but there are many other examples: the harlequin ladybird, from asia, poses a deadly threat to native ladybirds and other insects in europe; coypu, mink and musk rat, brought from america for their fur...
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