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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question

Question

The term 'Afro-Palaearctic' refers to birds that migrate between which two regions?
Options
A Africa and South America
B Africa and Australia
C Africa and North America
D Africa and the Europe/Asia region
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Palaearctic refers to the ecozone covering Europe, North Africa, and northern/central Asia. Afro-Palaearctic migrants move between Africa and these northern lands.

Hint

One part is Africa; the other is the 'old world' north of the Sahara.

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