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Endemic Species

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Endemic species are those that are found exclusively in a specific geographic region and nowhere else on Earth. They have evolved unique adaptations to their local environment over time.

AP course connection

Topic 2.3: 2.3 Island Biogeography

Unit 2
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