A(n)____species is one that natively lives in only one geographic area on Earth.

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The word "endemic" specifically refers to a species that is native to only one geographic area on Earth. The other options do not have this same specific definition. Exotic species are non-native but can come from multiple places, invasive species can spread beyond their native range, disjunctive species may have isolated populations in multiple areas, and cosmopolitan species can be found across many different geographic areas.

A(n)____species Is One That Natively Lives in Only One Geographic