6.2.6.2. Endemic species of India

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define endemic species.

   Hint

   Think about organisms that are native to a particular location.

2. 2.

   What percentage of Indian flora is endemic?

   Hint

   Refer to the overall number of endemic taxa mentioned.

3. 3.

   What defines an endemic species?

   • A species found worldwide
   • A species native to only one area
   • A species that can adapt anywhere

   Hint

   Remember the definition provided in class.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Eastern Himalayas has a higher number of endemic species than the Western Ghats.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the statistics shared about these biodiversity hotspots.

5. 5.

   Discuss the ecological consequences of losing a specific endemic species in the Western Ghats.

   Hint

   Consider the interconnectedness of species within the ecosystem.

6. 6.

   Analyze how climate change may specifically threaten endemic species in the Eastern Himalayas.

   Hint

   Think about the impact of temperature and rainfall changes.