introduced
v.v. to bring something new into an area or a system for the first time. In nature, this often means moving a plant or animal to a place where it does not normally live.
v. to bring a species, substance, or practice into a new environment or system where it was not previously present. In biological contexts, it specifically refers to the intentional or accidental release of an organism into a non-native habitat.
The government introduced new laws to protect the local forest.
Gray squirrels were introduced to the local park in the 1800s and quickly replaced the native red squirrels.
When a non-native predator is introduced into a fragile ecosystem, it can cause a rapid decline in local bird populations that have no natural defenses against it.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In passive constructions, it is frequently followed by the preposition 'to' or 'into'.
The species was introduced in the island.The species was introduced to the island.When discussing the movement of a species into a new location, 'introduced to' or 'introduced into' are the standard collocations.