autochthonal

Definitions of autochthonal
  1. adjective
    originating where it is found
    “the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo”
    synonyms: autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, indigenous
    native
    characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
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