area of occupancy

noun

The area within its extent of occurrence which is occupied by a taxon.

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Meanings

nounarea of occupancy (plural areas of occupancy)

plural areas of occupancy

  1. biologyThe area within its extent of occurrence which is occupied by a taxon.
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