Synanthrope


A synanthrope is a member of a species of wild animal or plant that lives near, and benefits from, an association with human beings and the somewhat artificial habitats that people create around themselves. Such habitats include houses, gardens, farms, roadsides and rubbish dumps.
The category of synanthrope includes many species regarded as pests. It does not, however, include domesticated animals such as cattle, honeybees, pets, poultry, silkworms, and working animals.
Examples of synanthropes are various insect species, house sparrows, rock doves, various rodent species, Virginia opossums, raccoons, certain monkey species, coyotes, urban ferals, and other urban wildlife. The brown rat is counted as one of the most prominent synanthropic animals and can be found in almost every place there are people. Rats benefit from living alongside humans.

Botany

In plants, synanthropes are classified into two main types - apophytes and anthropophytes.
Apophytes are synanthropic species that are native in origin. They can be subdivided into the following:
Anthropophytes are synanthropic species of foreign origin, whether introduced voluntarily or involuntarily. They can be subdivided into the following: