paleobiogeographic

noun

the study of the distribution of ancient plants and animals and their relation to ancient geographic features.

Origin:
1930–35; paleo- + biogeography

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pa·le·o·bi·o·ge·o·graph·ic

[pey-lee-oh-bahy-oh-jee-uh-graf-ik or, esp. British, pal-ee-] , pa·le·o·bi·o·ge·o·graph·i·cal, adjective

pa·le·o·bi·o·ge·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

pa·le·o·bi·o·ge·og·ra·pher, noun

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