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endemic

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

Meanings
noun
An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

Examples :

"The kangaroo is an endemic of Australia. "
organism biology environment ecology

Related Words

Illustration kangaroo

kangaroo noun

/kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

"While visiting the Australian zoo, my daughter was excited to see a kangaroo hopping across the enclosure. "

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration originating

originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration simultaneously

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration kangaroos

kangaroos noun

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

"While visiting Australia, we saw many kangaroos hopping across the open fields. "

Illustration affecting

affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration prevalent

prevalent adjective

/ˈpɹɛvələnt/

Widespread or preferred.

"In our town, wearing a face mask indoors is still prevalent due to recent health concerns. "

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration localities

localities noun

/loʊˈkælətiz/ /ləˈkælətiz/

The fact or quality of having a position in space.

"The different localities of the playground equipment – the swings on the west side, the slide in the center, and the sandbox in the east corner – helped children spread out and play in different areas. "