The scientific study of how climate conditions affect the distribution, growth, and behavior of living organisms in different regions.
From bio- 'life' + climatology (clima 'climate' + -logy 'study'). Developed in the 20th century as ecology required understanding the climate-life connection.
Bioclimatology explains why there are no palm trees at the North Pole and no polar bears in Florida—it's the science of matching climate zones to life forms.
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