What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?

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Criteria Endemic Species Exotic Species

Definition Native and unique to a particular geographical region Introduced from other geographical regions into an area

Geographical distribution Restricted to a particular area and are not found anywhere else Found beyond their native area

Examples Lion-tailed macaque which is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Lantana is native to tropical regions of South America and was introduced in India by britishers as an ornamental plant.

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Criteria	Endemic Species	Exotic Species
Definition	Native and unique to a particular geographical region	Introduced from other geographical regions into an area
Geographical distribution	Restricted to a particular area and are not found anywhere else	Found beyond their native area
Examples	Lion-tailed macaque which is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.	Lantana is native to tropical regions of South America and was introduced in India by britishers as an ornamental plant.