endemism

Noun

Meaning

nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Patterns of diversity, areas of endemism, and multiple glacial refuges for freshwater crabs of the genus Sinopotamon in China (Decapoda: Brachyura: Potamidae). Source: Internet

There are also high, often localized levels of mollusc endemism, especially in Hells Canyon and the basins of the Clearwater River, Salmon River, and middle Snake River. Source: Internet

Cisticolidae cisticolas and allies * Northern white-winged apalis, Apalis chariessa chariessa (Kenya, late 20th century?) :The nominate subspecies of the white-winged apalis remains known only from the Tana River, a center of endemism. Source: Internet

Costa Rica has high levels of endemism ; 81 species of amphibians and reptiles, 17 species of birds and 7 species of mammals are endemic to the country. Source: Internet

Fauna Copihue in flower The fauna of Chile is characterized by a high degree of endemism, due to its particular geography. Source: Internet

However the level of endemism is high with many species occurring nowhere else in the world. Source: Internet

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