Biogeographical region


Updated on 25/02/2019
Illustration
Régions biogéographiques françaises
Définition
Sens commun

Large area that has relatively homogeneous ecological conditions (including climate) with common characteristics in terms of group of species. Under the habitats, fauna and flora directive, the European Union has eleven terrestrial biogeographic regions and the seven marine biogeographical regions. France is affected by four terrestrial regions (Atlantic, Alpine, Continental and Mediterranean) and two marine regions (Atlantic and Mediterranean marine).

Source
d’après MNHN
Thématiques associées
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.