​Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are ____________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) found in a particular area.

Explanation:
Endemic species are plants and animals found only in a specific geographic area.

Information booster:

• Endemic species: Unique to a specific region, adapted to local environments.
• Example: Kangaroo (Australia), Himalayan tahr (Himalayas).

Incorrect options explanations:

• Found only in the forests:Endemic species can exist in various ecosystems, not just forests.
• Suffering from an epidemic:Endemic species are not defined by disease outbreaks.
• In very good health:Health status does not define endemic species.