Endemism is the state of a species being native to a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere.

What is meant by endemism?

The situation in which a species is restricted to a particular geographic region as a result of factors such as isolation or in response to abiotic conditions.

What is meant by endemism Class 12?

Hint: The term endemism means native. ... The ecological state of species that are native and defined to a particular geographical location is called endemism. The plants and animal species which are confined to a particular location in a specific habitat and are not found anywhere.