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Differentiate between Biogeography and palaeontology.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Aspect | Biogeography | Palaeontology |
| Definition | Study of patterns of distribution of animals and plants on different parts of the earth. | Study of fossils, which are relics of former living plants or animals from past geological periods. |
| Focus | Distribution and geographic patterns of living organisms. | Fossil records and remains of ancient life forms. |
| Evidence Used | Current distribution of species and ecological data. | Fossilized remains found in geological deposits. |
| Purpose | Understand biodiversity patterns and species dispersal. | Understand evolutionary history and extinct organisms. |
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