areal distribution
[ˈɛəriəl ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən]
nounpl: areal distributions
distribuição areolar
1. the spatial arrangement or spread of organisms, phenomena, or resources across a geographical area
The areal distribution of rainfall across the region varies significantly from east to west.
A distribuição areolar das chuvas na região varia significativamente de leste a oeste.
2. in ecology and biogeography, the geographic pattern of a species or population within a defined space
Scientists studied the areal distribution of the endangered bird species throughout the Amazon basin.
Cientistas estudaram a distribuição areolar da espécie de ave ameaçada em toda a bacia amazônica.
3. in cartography and geography, the representation of spatial data across a mapped area
The map shows the areal distribution of vegetation types in the national park.
O mapa mostra a distribuição areolar dos tipos de vegetação no parque nacional.
This is a specialized scientific and academic term used primarily in ecology, biogeography, geology, and cartography. It is commonly encountered in Brazilian and international environmental studies, conservation planning, and geographical research. The term reflects the importance of spatial analysis in understanding environmental patterns and biodiversity distribution across different regions.
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