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Endemic versus Generalist Species

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An endemic species occurs naturally only within a small geographic area; a generalist species occurs across a wide range of areas and conditions.

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The Venus flytrap is endemic to a small Carolina area; the raccoon is a generalist ranging across North and Central America.

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Endemic does not mean rare — an endemic species can be locally abundant within its narrow range.