geographical distribution
Americannoun
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Geography. the parts of the earth in which a particular type of plant or animal is found.
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the relative frequency of occurrence of a particular thing, activity, or other phenomenon in different parts of the world.
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Yet, the library also included works on farming, animal breeding and behaviour, geographical distribution, philosophy, psychology, religion, and other topics that interested Darwin, such as art, history, travel and language.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2024
Another feature of BA.2.86 that has scientists paying attention is its geographical distribution.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 21, 2023
He added that "given that the groundwater extraction volume and geographical distribution estimate is confirmed as good by point number 1, the associated contribution to sea level rise due to groundwater extraction is also confirmed."
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2023
Criteria involve the total number and generations of registered dogs nationwide, their geographical distribution and other factors.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
The collector, however, should not limit the number of his specimens to four, as it is frequently necessary to have a larger number to represent, firstly, the sexes; secondly, varieties; and thirdly, geographical distribution.
From Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects by Riley, C. V.
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