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biogeography

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Noun — Biogeography is the scientific study of how living things are distributed across the world.

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How to use biogeography

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the biogeography of a species study biogeography island biogeography

The word is used mainly in academic and scientific writing.

Etymology

The word is formed by combining the prefix bio-, relating to life, with geography.

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Frequently asked questions

What is biogeography?
Biogeography is the study of where living things are found across the world and why.
Is biogeography a branch of biology or geography?
It draws on both fields, combining biological and geographical methods to study the distribution of life.
Can biogeography refer to one species?
Yes, the word can also describe the actual geographical spread of a particular living thing, not just the field of study.

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