Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
biogeography
noun
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dʒiˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
Definition
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time.
Examples
- This field helps us understand why certain species are found in specific locations.
- Biogeography can explain the unique plant and animal life on islands.
- Climate change significantly influences biogeographic patterns of various species.
Meaning
It combines biology and geography to understand how different species and natural phenomena are spread across the planet.
Synonyms
- Ecological geography
- Biological geography
- Geographic ecology
