When a species is restricted to a limited area, it is called
(a) endangered.
(b) endemic.
(c) epidemic.
(d) specific.

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(b) endemic
The species restricted to a particular area are called endemic species.

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Those species (of plants and animals) which are found exclusively in a particular area are called :
(a) epidemic species
(b) pelagic species
(c) pandemic species
(d) endemic species

Q. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

	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

Q. Question 5
Which one of the following statements is true about endemic species?

(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat.
(b) Endemic species can never become endangered.
(c) They are found only in zoos and botanical gardens.
(d) They are not affected by the destruction of their habitat.

What are endemic, endangered and extinct species?

Q. The animals found in a particular region are known as
(a) endemic species.
(b) endangered species.
(c) flora.
(d) fauna.

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When a species is restricted to a limited area, it is called (a) endangered. (b) endemic. (c) epidemic. (d) specific.

(b) endemic The species restricted to a particular area are called endemic species.

When a species is restricted to a limited area, it is called
(a) endangered.
(b) endemic.
(c) epidemic.
(d) specific.

(b) endemic
The species restricted to a particular area are called endemic species.