Question

Species confined to a particular area and not found anywhere else is called:

• A. Invasive species
• B. Endemic species
• C. Exotic species
• D. Alien species

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Endemic species

A species that is confined to a specific area and not found anywhere else is called an endemic species. Endemic species are native to a specific habitat within a given area. They are usually isolated by geographical barriers. There are two main types of endemic species: Paleoendemic species: Also known as relict species, these are ancient species that were once widespread but are now found in a much smaller area. Neoendemic species: These are newly evolved species that arise due to reproductive isolation.