Plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area are said to be as
A
Extinct species
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B
Endemic species
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C
Vulnerable species
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Endemic species Endemic species:
Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area.
They are not naturally found anywhere else.
A particular type of animal or plant may be endemic to a zone, a state or a country.