What is neoendemism?

Answer 1

Endemism means that a plant or animal is only found in one particular place. For example, many species of lemur are endemic to Madagascar.

Paleo-endemism and Neo-endemism are two sub-groups.

Paleo- means a species that had a large population but now has a small one.

Neo- means a new species, or one that has formed following hybridization. Neo-endemism is more common in plants.

Answer 2

Neoendemic species refers to a species that has recently arisen such as a species that has diverged and become reproductively isolated, or one that has formed following hybridization and is now classified as a separate species. This is a common process in plants, especially those that exhibit polyploidy .

Answer 3

Neoendemism refers to species or taxa that are restricted to a specific geographic area and have evolved relatively recently, often as a result of recent isolation or habitat fragmentation. These species are distinct from older, more widespread endemics in the same area. Neoendemics are unique in their limited distribution and are often more vulnerable to extinction due to their specialized habitats.