Comparative Biogeography

Comparative biogeography is the study of how different species are distributed across the planet and how these patterns change over time due to historical events. It looks at how factors like climate, land movements, and the evolution of species influence where plants and animals live today. By comparing the habitats and distributions of various organisms, scientists can understand how past geological events, like the formation of continents and climate changes, have shaped the biodiversity we see now. This helps reveal the connections between species and their environments throughout Earth's history.