animal distribution
- noun
- /ˈænɪməl dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
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distribución animal
- The documentary explored the animal distribution of various species in the Amazon rainforest.
Examples
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Furthermore, few land managers would dispute the pivotal role animal distribution plays in shaping landscapes.
Academic text (2000) -
Creationists can confidently present a better argument than before for the suitability of present and past animal distribution based on a model accepting the Biblical flood and its aftermath, animal dispersal.
Blog text (18) -
For the first time, virtual fencing offers a tool to improve foraging by manipulating animal distribution and stocking density in a flexible and rapid manner without the need for continuous human presence or ground-based wire and posts.
Academic text (2000) -
Scientists study animal distribution to understand how different species are spread across the globe.
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Changes in climate can significantly affect animal distribution in different habitats worldwide.
How Widespread
- Specialized
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2.9
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- US
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the geographical spread or arrangement of animal species' is directly and compositionally derived from 'animal' (organism) + 'distribution' (spread/arrangement). This is a straightforward noun–noun composition common across languages and standard in English, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words will readily understand it (noting that 'distribution' is somewhat technical but still transparent).
Etymology
Animal distribution comes from the simple picture of animals shown across a map: animal means living creatures and distribution means how things are spread. So, animal distribution is the 'spread' or arrangement of species across different regions.