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Endemic species

/ɛnˈdɛmɪk ˈspiːʃiːz/noun
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Endemic species are plants, animals, or other organisms that are native to a specific geographic area and found nowhere else in the world, making them uniquely adapted to their local environment. This concept highlights the fragility of biodiversity, as these species are often vulnerable to habitat loss and climate change, serving as key indicators for conservation efforts in regions like islands or isolated ecosystems.

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