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.

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(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat.

An endemic species is a plant or animal species with a habitat restricted to one particular area.

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Which statement is incorrect about endangered species?

(a) Their number has decreased drastically.
(b) They might become extinct in the near future.
(c) They pose a danger to other animals.
(d) Their natural habitat needs to be protected.

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

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
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Endemic Species

Standard VIII Biology

(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat. An endemic species is a plant or animal species with a habitat restricted to one particular area.

(a) They are found exclusively in a specific habitat.

An endemic species is a plant or animal species with a habitat restricted to one particular area.