Biogeography

Biogeography

The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.

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exotic species

Biology; Biogeography

A species that evolved in one region but has gotten to another distant region (usually by human activity), where it would not naturally have migrated because of some barrier, such as an ocean.

fauna

Biology; Biogeography

Animals, especially those that live in a particular area.

fire ants

Biology; Biogeography

Ants of tropical and subtropical America that feed on a mixed diet of plant and animal material that can inflict a painful sting. One common genus is Solenopsis.

flora

Biology; Biogeography

Plants, especially those that live in a particular area.

fragmentation

Biology; Biogeography

The breaking up of large habitats into smaller, isolated areas. Fragmentation is one of the main forms of habitat destruction, which is the primary reason biodiversity is in decline.

habitat

Biology; Biogeography

The area where an animal, plant or microorganism lives and finds the nutrients, water, sunlight, shelter, living space and other essentials it needs to survive. Habitat loss, which includes the ...