The Invaders is the name of two fictional superhero teams in the Marvel Comics universe. The original team was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Sal Buscema in The Avengers vol. 1, #71 (December 1969). A present-day incarnation was introduced by writer Chuck Austen and artist Scott Kolins in The Avengers vol. 3, #82 (July 2004).

Plants which come into areas after the climax vegetation has been diminished by overgrazing, drought, fire, or other disturbances.   Ranges in which these species are abundant are in poor condition.

Members of a military force that enter another nation's country.