endemic (Meaning)
endemic (n)
a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
a plant that is native to a certain limited area
endemic (a)
of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
native to or confined to a certain region
endemic (s)
originating where it is found
endemic (a.)
Alt. of Endemical
Belonging or native to a particular people or country; native as distinguished from introduced or naturalized; hence, regularly or ordinarily occurring in a given region; local; as, a plant endemic in Australia; -- often distinguished from exotic.
endemic (n.)
An endemic disease.
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endemic Sentence Examples
- The critically endangered black-browed albatross is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand.
- Endemic species are at a higher risk of extinction than widespread species because they are adapted to a narrow range of environmental conditions.
- The Hawaiian goose, or nene, is an endemic species that was nearly extinct, but has been brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts.
- Many people travel to Madagascar specifically to see its endemic wildlife, such as the aye-aye, the fossa, and the ring-tailed lemur.
- The Galápagos Islands are home to many endemic species, including the giant tortoise, the marine iguana, and the flightless cormorant.
- Conservationists are working to protect endemic species around the world, but many face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.
- Endemic species are an important part of the biodiversity of our planet, and their loss would have a devastating impact on the ecosystems they inhabit.
- The Madagascar periwinkle is an endemic plant that is the source of the drug vinblastine, which is used to treat Hodgkin's disease and other cancers.
- The kakapo, a flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand, is one of the most endangered birds in the world.
- The giant panda is an iconic endemic species of China, and its conservation is a top priority for the Chinese government.
FAQs About the word endemic
a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location, a plant that is na
indigenous, aboriginal, local, autochthonous, domestic,native, regional,born
exotic, nonnative, strange, alien,introduced, strange, nonindigenous, introduced, foreign, nonnative
The critically endangered black-browed albatross is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand.
Endemic species are at a higher risk of extinction than widespread species because they are adapted to a narrow range of environmental conditions.
The Hawaiian goose, or nene, is an endemic species that was nearly extinct, but has been brought back from the brink of extinction through conservation efforts.
Many people travel to Madagascar specifically to see its endemic wildlife, such as the aye-aye, the fossa, and the ring-tailed lemur.
