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| − | + | '''Endemic''' ([[Greek]]: ''endēmia'', "dwelling within") denotes something belonging or native to a particular people or country, or that is characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment. An endemic [[species]] is exclusively found in a particular locality or region.<ref>''Endemic'' [http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/endemic Merriam-Webster Dictionary]. Accessed 16 January 2008</ref> | |
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Latest revision as of 04:21, June 23, 2016
Endemic (Greek: endēmia, "dwelling within") denotes something belonging or native to a particular people or country, or that is characteristic of or prevalent in a particular field, area, or environment. An endemic species is exclusively found in a particular locality or region.[1]
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- ↑ Endemic Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Accessed 16 January 2008