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Endemic Species
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An endemic species (or endemic taxon) is a species, subspecies, or other taxon of organism that is restricted to a certain geographical area, having originated and being found exclusively in that region. Endemism (descriptor) is a measure of uniqueness, where the degree of restriction can range from an entire continent to a single, isolated rock formation. The factors driving the evolution and persistence of endemic populations are primarily related to geographic isolation, evolutionary history, and…