kotoperäisyys
Kotoperäisyys refers to the concept of a species being indigenous to a particular geographical area. This means that the species naturally occurs and has evolved within that specific region without human intervention. The presence of a species in an area is considered kotoperäisyys if its natural range includes that location.
Understanding kotoperäisyys is crucial for conservation efforts. Indigenous species are often well-adapted to their local environments
The term distinguishes native populations from introduced or alien species, which have arrived in a region