Species found exclusively in a particular area are called ______________ species.

extinct

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migrating

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endemic

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endangered

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Solution

The correct option is C
endemic

Endemic species are those species of plants or 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. For example, kangaroos are endemic to Australia.

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