en·dé·mi·kó
endémikó
endemic
The term endemic refers to a species or condition that is native to and restricted to a specific geographic area. This concept is often used in biology and ecology, especially when discussing plants, animals, or diseases.
Examples of Endemic Species
- Plants: The Lobelia plant is endemic to the islands of Hawaii. This means it grows naturally only in that region and nowhere else in the world.
- Animals: The Galápagos tortoise is another example. These tortoises are found only in the Galápagos Islands and have adapted uniquely to their environment.
Endemic Diseases
In the context of health, a disease can be described as endemic if it consistently exists within a certain population or area. For example, malaria is endemic in parts of Africa, meaning it is regularly found there and affects many people over time.
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
1. (Kung sa isang halaman o hayop) katutubò sa isang pook o doon lámang matatagpuan.
Endemiko ang tamaraw sa isla ng Mindoro.
2. (Kung sa isang sakít) laganap sa isang pook.
mga endemikong sakit sa Pilipinas noong ika-19 na dantaon
