👉 The term "neotropical" is a scientific term that refers to regions of the world where plants and animals have evolved from a common ancestor in the past, but their evolutionary history has been influenced by changes in environmental conditions or human activities. The term was first used in the 19th century, when botanists were studying plants from various continents to understand how they had developed over time.
The neotropical region encompasses many of the regions that are known as tropical rainforests,
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