A subdivision of Antarctic or sub-Antarctic zoological regions; a biogeographical zone characterized by Antarctic fauna and climate.
From 'Antarctic' (relating to the southern polar region) + '-alia' (suffix indicating a region or area). A specialized biogeographical term.
Scientists divide the world into biogeographical zones based on what animals and plants live there—antarctalia is one of these regions, telling us which creatures can survive in those freezing Southern Ocean waters!
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