Species that are found only in a particular area are called ________.

Endangered species

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Endemic species

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Extinct species

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Enclosed species

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The correct option is B Endemic species
Endemic species are plant and animal species that are found in a particular geographical region and nowhere else in the world. Some species are endemic to a continent while others can be endemic to an island. E.g., Lemurs of Madagascar and Tortoises of Galapagos.

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