zoogeographer

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noun

: a person who specializes in zoogeography

zoogeography

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noun

plural zoogeographies
: a branch of biogeography concerned with the geographical distribution of animals and especially with the determination of the areas characterized by special groups of animals and the study of the causes and significance of such groups

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“Zoogeographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/zoogeographer. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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