Biogeography

Definition

Biogeography is the study of how species are distributed geographically across Earth, both in present times and throughout history. It provides insight into species' evolution, extinction, and migration patterns.

Related terms

Endemism: The ecological state of being unique to a defined geographic location such as an island or country.

Dispersal Mechanisms: The means by which organisms move from one area to another.

Plate Tectonics: The theory explaining the structure of earth's crust due to large scale movements over time affecting biogeographical patterns.