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Biogeography
The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.
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biodiversity
Biology; Biogeography
Biodiversity is the term used for the measurement of diversity and variety of organisms in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
activity space
Biology; Biogeography
The entire range of climatic and environmental conditions suitable to normal functions, processes and activities of living organisms is termed as activity space.
extinct
Biology; Biogeography
No longer existing or living. Plants or animals may become extinct because of changes in climate.
biogeography
Biology; Biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species (biology), organisms, and ecosystems in space and through geological time.
abiotic factors
Biology; Biogeography
The nonliving components of the environment such as rock types, slope, geographic setting and climate that affect ecological functions.
acid rain
Biology; Biogeography
Rain that has become acidic (with a pH of less than 5.6) from mixing with sulfuric, nitric and other acids that are released into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels.
