"neotropical" meaning in English

See neotropical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more neotropical [comparative], most neotropical [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɒpɪkəl Etymology: neo- + tropical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|tropical}} neo- + tropical Head templates: {{en-adj}} neotropical (comparative more neotropical, superlative most neotropical)
  1. (biology) Occurring in tropical America, i.e. the tropics of the New World. Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: neotropical silverside Related terms: palaeotropical, pantropical, neotropics Translations (occurring in tropical America): neotrooppinen (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-neotropical-en-adj-AgYhjM2~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neo- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Alternative forms

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