Definition

The study of where different plants and animals live around the world and how they are spread out in different places.

Example

Biogeography helps scientists understand how species adapt to their environments.

Conversation

I just started reading about biogeography and it's fascinating!

Really? That sounds interesting! What have you learned so far?

Well, it explains how different species spread across the planet.

That makes sense! It's amazing how geography influences biodiversity.

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Root Explanation

Biogeography is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "geography" (from Greek "geographia", meaning description of the earth). The term refers to the study of the distribution of life forms across different geographical areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life and 'geography' meaning the description of the earth. This helps you remember that biogeography is about the distribution of life across the earth.

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