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Biogeography, as its name suggests, is the study of how living organisms are distributed over the planet. Thus biogeographers might study the type of plant and animal communities found in arid zones. Climate is the most important external factor influencing the habitat. RB
See also bioclimatology; speciation.Further reading P.L. Forey, The Evolving Biosphere. |
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