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allochthonous
 

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Adjective allochthonous has 1 sense
  1. allochthonous - of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed
    Antonym:     autochthonous

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Term: allochthonous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Description: Originating from outside a particular place or region.

Examples:

  1. The scientists discovered an allochthonous species of bird in the rainforest.
  2. Allochthonous plants were introduced to the area to restore its ecosystem.
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Part of Speech: Noun

Description: An organism or substance that is not native to a particular area.

Examples:

  1. The introduction of allochthonous species can have a significant impact on an ecosystem.
  2. The river carries allochthonous sediments downstream from the mountains.
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