Definition

Relating to the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time.

Example

The biogeographical patterns of the region reveal how species have adapted to their environments over time.

Conversation

I just read an article about the biogeographical distribution of plants.

That sounds interesting! What did it say?

It explained how different species adapt to their biogeographical regions.

Wow, I didn’t know that! Nature is so fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biogeographical → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "geographical" (from Greek "geographia", meaning to describe the earth). The word refers to the study of the distribution of life across different geographical areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') being studied in relation to the 'earth' ('geographical') — that's what biogeographical means.

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