Difference between Endemic and Exotic species
No. | Endemic species |
Exotic species |
1. | The species which are grown in the local or native or particular area are known as Endemic species. | An animal, plant and other microorganism which live into an area which is outside of its native place, then it is known as Exotic species. |
2. | Endemic species can cause harm to the ecosystem. | Exotic species cannot cause harm to the ecosystem. |
3. | Endemic species can replace native species completely. | Exotic species do not show any effect on native place. |
4. | Endemic species do not include enemies or natural competitors. | Exotic species include enemies or natural competitors. |
5. | These species generally thrive and live in an ecosystem. | These species can migrate into an ecosystem accidently with the help of humans. |
6. | Examples of endemic species are feral cats, Japanese beetle, Cane toads, Kudzu, feral horses, lionfish, Asian carp and English ivy. | Examples of exotic species are Chicken, mute swans, cows, purple beautyberry, sensitive plant, voodoo lily, pigs, and Venus flytrap. |
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