What type species are known as Endemic Species?

Species that are rare in nature.

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Species found everywhere in the world.

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Species found uniquely in a particular region.

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Species that no longer exist.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Species found uniquely in a particular region.

Endemic Species are types of species that are unique to that particular locality of biodiversity region. It basically refers to an animal that is found only in that particular geographic area. If it can be found anywhere else, then it is not an endemic species.

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	Column I		Column II
(a)	Endemic species	(i)	Species that exist in very small number
(b)	Endangered species	(ii)	Species found exclusively in a particular area
(c)	Vulnerable species	(iii)	Species that are likely to become endangered
(d)	Rare species	(iv)	Species that are likely to get extinct in the near future

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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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