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The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere is termed as:

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Rare
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Keystone
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Alien
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Endemic
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Solution

The correct option is D Endemic
Endemic species are those species which are found in one particular place on the planet. They are not found anywhere else. Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation. For examples kangaroos are endemic to Australia.

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