Question

Select the most appropriate definition of 'endemic species':

• A. Those plants and animals that are found everywhere in the world.
• B. Those plants and animals, which were once found in the world but are presently not found.
• C. Those plants and animals, which are found exclusively in a particular area of the world.
• D. Those plants and animals that have been fossilised.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Those plants and animals, which are found exclusively in a particular area of the world.

Different species require different temperature and climatic conditions to survive and reproduce. They can survive only in those particular areas which have favourable conditions for them. Such species are known as endemic species of that particular area or zone.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.