Biogeography

Biogeography

The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.

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quarantine

Biology; Biogeography

All activities directed at preventing the introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests, or to ensure their control. Quarantine is a package of activities or legal measures imposed to prevent, ...

range

Biology; Biogeography

The area in which an individual organism may travel in its lifetime. Range also refers to the geographic distribution of a particular species.

rapid assessment of an ecosystem or area

Biology; Biogeography

A quick scientific survey or count that helps measure local biodiversity to obtain knowledge of life in a selected ecosystem or area, ideally with minimum time and resources.

rehabilitation

Biology; Biogeography

The recovery of specific ecosystem services in a degraded ecosystem or habitat.

reintroduce

Biology; Biogeography

To return members of a species to their historical range. This strategy is sometimes used when a species has become locally extinct or if its population is threatened.

restoration

Biology; Biogeography

The return of an ecosystem or habitat to its original community structure, natural complement of species, and natural functions.

A natural evolutionary group of organisms that have a unique set of characteristics (like body shape and behavior) that distinguishes them from other species. Individuals within the same species can ...