Biogeography Concepts

noun a major ecological community or region, characterized by distinct flora and fauna

adjective relating to or characteristic of an ecozone

• The ecozone of this region is carefully monitored to ensure the preservation of its unique biodiversity.
• I heard that the ecozone around here is really cool for hiking and bird watching.
• The ecozone in this area is lit, perfect for nature lovers.
• Her mind was like an ecozone, teeming with diverse thoughts and ideas.

noun a species that has been brought to a new location outside of its native range, often by human activities

• The introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem can have detrimental effects on the native wildlife.
• Bringing in species from outside can mess up the balance of the ecosystem.
• Introducing new species into the mix can really throw things off.
• Like a bull in a china shop, introduced species can wreak havoc on the delicate ecosystem.

noun a hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon

• The age and area hypothesis suggests that the diversity of species in a given area is influenced by both the age of the area and its size.
• According to the age and area hypothesis, the number of different species in an area depends on how old the area is and how big it is.
• The whole age and area hypothesis thing basically says that the more time and space there is, the more species you'll find.
• Just like how a person's wisdom grows with age and experience, the diversity of species in an area can also increase with time and size, as per the age and area hypothesis.