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Term

biogeographical region

Term

Area of similar character in terms of the biota (fauna & flora) present in it. Each biogeographic region is based on similarity of composition in terms of the systematics (and hence evolutionary history) of the biota. The extent and boundaries of each region have been determined by changes in climate and the movement of continents, and accompanying changes in the physical and climatic barriers to migration.

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Definition source publication

The Encyclopedia of Ecology & Environment Management. Ed. Peter Calow. Blackwell Science Ltd. 1998.

Publication year

1998

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

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Organisation full name

The Encyclopedia of Ecology & Environment Management

Subjects

NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY

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