Biogeografi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of biology that studies the “distribution” patterns of living organisms and the phenomena influencing those patterns across “space” and time.
Synonyms & Variants
biogeografi
The standard word used in scientific literature.
distribusi biota
Phrase referring to the spread of living organisms in a specific region.
geografi hayati
Technical term referring to the study of the geographical distribution of organisms.
sebaran makhluk hidup
Descriptive explanation regarding the distribution patterns of organisms in space and time.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is a loanword from the English biogeography, derived from the combination of the Greek roots bios meaning life, geo meaning earth, and graphein meaning to write or describe. In the Indonesian academic context, this word is used consistently in scientific literature and higher education as the standard terminology to refer to the discipline that merges biology and physical geography.
Real-world Usage
Biogeografi membahas mengapa spesies tertentu hanya ditemukan di wilayah geografis yang spesifik.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.