endemism
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- noun
- /ˌɛn.dəˈmɪz.əm/
- Specialized
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endemismo
- We did not find comparable endemism estimates for the groups encompassed in our study as a whole.
- richness of endemism
- endemism and threat
- species endemism
Examples
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The flatwoods salamander is a noted example of the species diversity and endemism of the panhandle.
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Realms have high levels of endemism, including unique taxa at generic and family levels in some groups.
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Such centers of endemism are highly vulnerable; if the habitat disappears, the species are lost with it.
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As a unique ecosystem with exceptionally high degrees of biological diversity and endemism, Lake Baikal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The panhandle's steephead ravines, small canyons formed by spring water, are also known for their endemism.
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The biodiversity and endemism of steephead ravines are accentuated by the unique progression of plant life down the steep slopes.
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The region also has a high degree of endemism, meaning that certain species are found nowhere else on Earth.
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Being able to identify these small areas of endemism is essential for justifying conservation programs that can maintain biodiversity.
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Such centers of endemism are highly vulnerable; if the habitat disappears, the species are lost with it.
Synonyms
The condition of being native to a place since earliest times
The state of being native to a particular place
Antonyms
How Restricted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word endemism comes from Greek parts en- 'in' and demos 'people' or 'district', the same demos you see in democracy, so it means 'living in' a place. That's why endemism describes animals or plants that are native to and only found in one particular area.