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Standard XII
Biology
Question

Find the wrongly matched pair.
  1. Endemism - Species found in different geographical locations
  2. Alien species - Clarias gariepinus
  3. Lungs of the planet - Amazon rain forest
  4. Hot spots - Regions with species richness

A
Hot spots - Regions with species richness
B
Endemism - Species found in different geographical locations
C
Alien species - Clarias gariepinus
D
Lungs of the planet - Amazon rain forest
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The word endemism means native. The species which is unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation, country or other defined zone, or habitat type are known as endemic species. Physical, climatic, and biological factors can contribute to endemism. For example, orange-breasted sunbird is exclusively found in the fynbos vegetation zone of southwestern South Africa.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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