Scientists were surprised to discover a fossilized tooth from a capybara that lived almost 9…
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Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time. This scientific discipline explores how environmental factors, such as climate and terrain, as well as historical events, like continental drift and glaciation, influence the patterns of biodiversity across the planet. Biogeography is integral to understanding ecological dynamics, such as the factors that determine the presence or absence of species in a particular location, and evolutionary processes, including speciation and extinction. It bridges aspects of ecology, geography, and evolutionary biology, providing insights into the conservation of species and the management of ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate change and human impacts on the natural world.
Scientists found that species cluster in core bioregions and spread outward, likely due to environmental…
A newly published study shows that trade is one of the major drivers of biodiversity…
New research from biologists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich examines the evolutionary history of…