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2) The young explorers searched for plants or
animals that were indigenous to the newly
discovered island. They wanted to find
examples of life found only on that island,
and nowhere else in the world. The urban
streets where they lived were barren of
any plants or animals that were completely
native to the land. The explorers would
lose their chance at fame if they came back
home from their expedition with nothing
but species foreign to the island.

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Based on the context in which it is used, the word "indigenous" in this text means something that is native or that is found on the island.

What does it mean to be indigenous?

  • It means that something is native to a place.
  • It means that something can either be found in a certain place alone or that it originates in that place.

The young explorers looking for indigenous animals therefore means that they are looking for animals that are native to the island or that originate and are found on the island.

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