Biogeography and Species Distribution
Exploring the geographic patterns of plant and animal species distribution and the factors that influence them.
Key Questions
- Explain how climate and physical barriers influence the distribution of species.
- Analyze the impact of human activities on species habitats and migration patterns.
- Predict how climate change might alter the biogeography of a specific region.
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