Definition

Related to the study of the distribution of animal species and their geographical locations.

Example

The zoogeographical patterns of the region reveal how different species have adapted to their environments.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new exhibit on zoogeographical regions at the museum?

No, I haven't! That sounds interesting.

Yeah, they say it explores how animals are distributed across different areas.

I love learning about that stuff; I might check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zoogeographical → It is formed from "zoo-" (from Greek "zōion", meaning animal) and "geographical" (from Greek "geographia", meaning to describe the earth). The word refers to the study of the geographical distribution of animals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zoo' for animals ('zōion') and 'geography' for describing places ('geographia') — this helps you remember that zoogeographical relates to the distribution of animals across different regions.

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