= Ecological release
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Ecological release refers to the phenomenon where a species expands its niche or exhibits changes in its behavior, morphology, or reproductive strategies when it is introduced to a new environment with reduced competition or predation pressures. This concept often occurs when a species is removed from its natural habitat's biotic constraints — for example, when invasive species establish themselves in new ecosystems with fewer natural predators or competitors.
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