Question

The Palaearctic biogeographical realm includes which of the following regions?

Options

• North Asia, Europe, and North Africa (north of Sahara)

• Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and Tasmania

• Central & South America, West Indies

• South Africa, Sahara desert, and Madagascar

Answer 1

The Palaearctic realm comprises North Asia, Europe, and North Africa lying north of the Sahara. Note that the Sahara itself and areas south of it belong to the Ethiopian realm.