noun
Rare term; more commonly referred to as 外来種 (gairaishu). Used in ecological contexts to describe non-native species that cause harm.
See also: 外来種
侵略種は在来の生態系に深刻な影響を与えることがある。
Invasive species can have a serious impact on native ecosystems.
Compound of 侵略 (shinryaku, 'invasion') and 種 (shu, 'species').