Island biogeography

Pronunciation
/IS-land bye-o-GEO-graphy/
Category
Biogeography
Plural
Island biogeographies

Definition

A field of study that examines the distribution and diversity of species on islands, particularly focusing on the factors influencing species richness and abundance.

Etymology

Derived from the combination of 'island' and 'biogeography', reflecting the focus on the biogeography of island ecosystems.

Example

Island biogeography explains why larger islands tend to have more species than smaller islands due to factors like immigration rates and extinction rates.

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