ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
The newly discovered species of plant was found to be <b>endemic</b> to the isolated island, thriving only in its unique ecosystem.
- AWidespread
- BMigratory
- CNative
- DIntroduced
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Correct answer: C. Native
Endemic describes something that is regularly found and very common among a particular people or in a certain area. In biology, it refers to a species native or restricted to a certain place. Therefore, 'native' is the most fitting synonym.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Widespread means found or distributed over a large area, which is the opposite of endemic's restricted nature.
- B. Migratory means moving from one place to another according to the seasons, which is not directly related to being endemic.
- D. Introduced means brought into a place, often implying non-native, thus an antonym.
Endemic
Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area; native or restricted to a certain place.
- Often used in biology or medicine.
- Implies a natural occurrence within a specific boundary.
- Distinguishes from widespread or introduced species/diseases.
Memory trick: Endemic is 'in-demic' (in a specific demo/place).