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chorology
CIDE DICTIONARY
chorology, n. [Gr. place + -logy.].
The science which treats of the laws of distribution of living organisms over the earth's surface as to latitude, altitude, locality, etc. [1913 Webster]
"Its distribution or chorology." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chorology, n. the study of the geographical distribution of animals and plants.
Derivative
chorological adj. chorologist n.
Etymology
Gk khora region + -LOGY
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