Paleobiogeography

Paleobiogeography is the study of how ancient organisms were distributed across different regions of the Earth throughout history. It explores the relationships between the locations of fossilized remains and the environments they existed in, helping us understand how factors like climate change, plate tectonics, and extinction events have influenced the distribution of life over millions of years. By analyzing these patterns, scientists can uncover insights into past ecosystems, how species evolved, and how they responded to changes in their surroundings. Essentially, it’s about mapping the history of life on our planet.