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faunal region
faunal region (faunal province, faunal realm, faunal zoogeographic kingdom) A biological division of the Earth's surface (i.e. a large geographical area) that contains a fauna more or less peculiar to it. The degree of distinctiveness varies with the region concerned and reflects partly climate and partly the existence of barriers to migration. The number of regions recognized varies from one authority to another, but a minimum of six are recognized: Australian, Ethiopian, Nearctic, Neotropical, Oriental, and Palaearctic. In defining a region, greatest emphasis is given to mammals.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-faunalregion.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-faunalregion.html |
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faunal region
faunal region(faunal province, faunal realm, faunal zoogeographic kingdom) A biological division of the Earth's surface (i.e. a large geographical area) that contains a fauna more or less peculiar to it. The degree of distinctiveness varies with the region concerned and reflects partly climate and partly the existence of barriers to migration. The number of regions recognized varies from one authority to another, but a minimum of six are recognized: Australian, Ethiopian, Nearctic, Neotropical, Oriental, and Palaearctic. In defining a region, greatest emphasis is given to mammals.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-faunalregion.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "faunal region." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-faunalregion.html |
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