1. species of plants or animals that are native to and found only in a particular region or environment
Usage: biology

Examples

• The Galápagos Islands are home to many endemics found nowhere else on Earth.
• Madagascar’s endemics include over 90% of its reptile species.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting these rare endemics from extinction.
• The island’s endemics evolved in isolation over millions of years.
• Scientists discovered several new endemics in the remote mountain range.
• Climate change threatens many of Australia’s endemics.
• The nature reserve was established to protect local endemics.