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paleobiogeography

American

[pey-lee-oh-bahy-oh-jee-og-ruh-fee, pal-ee-] / ˌpeɪ li oʊˌbaɪ oʊ dʒiˈɒg rə fi, ˌpæl i- /

noun

the study of the distribution of ancient plants and animals and their relation to ancient geographic features.

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Etymology

Origin of paleobiogeography

First recorded in 1930–35; paleo- + biogeography

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