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The species of plant or animal being unique to a defined geographic location is called as

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Extinct Species

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Endangered species

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Endemic species

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All of these

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The correct option is C
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.

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(1) Threatened species (2) Extinct species (3) Endemic species (4) Endangered species

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true?

1. An endemic species is that species which is unique to a defined geographical location.
2. The species that are from outside are known as exotic species.

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What are endemic, endangered and extinct species?

Q. Question 9
The Red Data Book keeps a record of all the

(i) Endemic species
(ii) Extinct species
(iii) Endangered plants
(iv) Endangered animals

(a) i & ii
(b) ii & iii
(c) iii & iv
(d) i & iv

Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement A: A plant or animal species which is exclusively found in a particular area and is not found naturally anywhere else, is known as endemic species.
Statement B: The existence of endemic species is often threatened due to the introduction of exotic species from some other geographical area.

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