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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question
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The term 'endemism' refers to species that are:
Options
A Migratory and found across multiple continents
B Extinct in the wild but kept in captivity
C Found in a specific location and nowhere else
Correct Answer
D Invasive and spreading rapidly in new habitats
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines endemism as species found nowhere else, such as lemurs in Madagascar. Option A describes cosmopolitan or migratory species, which is the opposite of endemic.

Hint

Lemurs of Madagascar and marsupials in Australia are classic examples.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Geographic Distribution of Animal Life
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 249 of 737
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