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endemism

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en·dem·ic  (n-dmk)
adj.
1. Prevalent in or peculiar to a particular locality, region, or people: diseases endemic to the tropics. See Synonyms at native.
2. Ecology Native to or confined to a certain region.
n. Ecology
An endemic plant or animal.
[From Greek endmos, native, endemic : en-, in; see en-2 + dmos, people; see d- in Indo-European roots.]
en·demi·cal·ly adv.
en·demism n.
endemism
the quality of belonging to a particular race, region, or country. — endemicity, n.
See also: Race
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.endemism - nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
autochthony, indigenousness
nativeness - the quality of belonging to or being connected with a certain place or region by virtue of birth or origin


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