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1. Endemic Species

   Linked via "evolutionary defenses"

   Vulnerability to Invasive Species
   Geographically isolated endemic populations often lack the evolutionary defenses (e.g., immunity to novel parasites or behavioral avoidance strategies) against introduced species. The introduction of even minor competitors can have catastrophic consequences, leading to rapid displacement or extinction of the endemic resident. This phenomenon is especially pronounced in ecosystems characterized by high levels of naïve endemism, such as remote archipelagos or high-alti…