Cladistic Biogeography

Cladistic biogeography is a method used to study how the distribution of living organisms has changed over time, based on their evolutionary relationships. By analyzing the similarities and differences in species' traits and their genetic connections, scientists can create a "family tree" of life. This helps them understand how environmental changes, such as continental drift or climate shifts, have influenced where species live today. In essence, it connects the history of evolution with the geography of species, revealing patterns of how and why organisms are found in different places around the world.