Concept information
PREFERRED TERM
Created: 2024-02-07T13:32:58
DEFINITION
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Non-target species are organisms that are not intended to be affected or influenced by a particular action, intervention, or substance. For example, in fisheries non-target species are those for which the fishing gear is not specifically deployed or set, but may have immediate commercial value and be a desirable component of the catch; includes bycatch and by-product.
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BROADER CONCEPT
- species (en)
SCOPE NOTE
- The term is commonly used in the context of various activities, such as pesticide application, conservation programs, fisheries, and scientific research, where the focus is on specific target species. (en)
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URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_626fc59d
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