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Exotic species are organisms plants, animals, and microorganisms that are not native to a particular region. The impact of exotic pests varies considerably depending on the species and the area being invaded. Some exotic species have been intentionally introduced to California, while others come in accidentally. Some species are able to rapidly colonize an area and become serious pests, often because they are no longer under control of predators or diseases that limited their numbers in their native habitat. Species that rapidly colonize an area are often called exotic invasives.

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