Species that are found exclusively in a particular area with high degree of threat of being wiped out because of introduction of exotic species are known as

Options

A. endangered species
B. extinct species
C. endemic species
D. vulnerable species.

Answer

C

Explanation

Species which are found exclusively in a particular area and do not occur naturally anywhere else are called endemic species to that particular area. The existence of endemic species is often threatened due to the introduction of exotic species from some other geographical area.