Phylogeography

Phylogeography is the study of the historical and spatial distribution of genetic variation among species. It is used to explain and understand the evolutionary history and processes of species, populations, and communities. By examining changes in genetic variation, phylogeography can track the dispersal and movement of organisms in response to environmental and temporal changes, as well as identify geographical barriers restricting species’ range expansions. This information can be used to inform conservation efforts, and to make predictions about species’ future distributions. Phylogeography can also help researchers understand how co-evolution between species has shaped the evolutionary adaptations of species to their current environment.