Western Ghats have a large number of plants and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following term is used to notify such species?

A Vulnerable species

B Threatened species

C Keystone species

D Endemic species

The answer is D.

Solution

Species whose distribution is confined to a limited geographical area and found nowhere else are called endemic species.

Concept Endemism and biodiversity hotspots

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