Biogeographic Regions of the World

Biogeographic regions are areas of the Earth with distinct plant and animal communities, shaped by factors like climate, geography, and evolutionary history. These regions help scientists study how species are distributed globally and understand ecological relationships. They are often divided into major zones such as Nearctic (North America), Palearctic (Eurasia), Neotropical (Central and South America), Afrotropical (Africa), Indomalayan (South Asia to Southeast Asia), Australasian (Australia and neighboring islands), and Oceanic regions. Recognizing these regions aids in conservation, ecology, and understanding the Earth's biodiversity patterns.