Nearctic realm

Pronunciation
/near-AK-tik realm/
Category
Biogeography

Definition

A zoogeographic region encompassing North America, including Greenland and the highlands of Mexico.

Etymology

From Greek 'nearos' meaning 'young' and 'arktos' meaning 'north'.

Example

The Nearctic realm is home to a diverse array of insects, including many species found nowhere else in the world.

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