"palaeotropical" meaning in English

See palaeotropical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more palaeotropical [comparative], most palaeotropical [superlative]
Etymology: palaeo- + tropical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|palaeo|tropical}} palaeo- + tropical Head templates: {{en-adj}} palaeotropical (comparative more palaeotropical, superlative most palaeotropical)
  1. (biology, geography) Occurring in tropical Africa and Asia, i.e. the tropics of the Old World. Categories (topical): Biology, Geography Related terms: neotropical, pantropical, palaeotropics
    Sense id: en-palaeotropical-en-adj-dtUIwEel Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with palaeo- Topics: biology, geography, natural-sciences

Alternative forms

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