Definition

A person who studies the distribution of plants and animals in different environments and regions.

Example

The biogeographer presented her research on how climate change affects species distribution.

Conversation

Have you ever met a biogeographer?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They study how plants and animals are distributed across different regions.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biogeographer → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "geographia" (from Greek "geographia", meaning description of the earth). The word "biogeographer" refers to someone who studies the distribution of life across different geographical areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') being studied in relation to the 'earth' ('geographia') — that's what a biogeographer does.

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