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Option A - An endemic species is one that is found only in a particular region or location and nowhere else in the world. The Nicobar Pigeon is native to the Nicobar Islands, which are part of the Indian territory. This bird is known for its beautiful iridescent plumage and is a key species of the island's ecosystem. Endemic species are often vulnerable to extinction due to their limited distribution and the potential impacts of habitat loss and other environmental changes.
A. An endemic species is one that is found only in a particular region or location and nowhere else in the world. The Nicobar Pigeon is native to the Nicobar Islands, which are part of the Indian territory. This bird is known for its beautiful iridescent plumage and is a key species of the island's ecosystem. Endemic species are often vulnerable to extinction due to their limited distribution and the potential impacts of habitat loss and other environmental changes.