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What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?
Biology Exemplar
Biology Exemplar

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NCERT Exemplar

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Explain as to how protection of biodiversity hot spots alone can reduce up to 30% of the current rate of species extinction.
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What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?
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How does species diversity differ from ecological diversity?
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Endemic species are native or indigenous species, which are restricted to a particular geographical region. Exotic or alien species are those species which are introduced from one geographical region to another geographical area. Exotic species may lead to disappearance of native species.
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What is the difference between endemic and exotic species?
Updated OnMay 18, 2023
TopicBiodiversity and Conservation
SubjectBiology
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