noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Paleotropical region
Biogeographical term referring to the Old World tropics, including Africa, tropical Asia, and Australasia. Used in ecology, botany, and zoology.
旧熱帯区に分布する植物の多くは、独特の進化を遂げている。
Many plants distributed in the Paleotropical region have undergone unique evolution.
Neotropical region, referring to the New World tropics (Central and South America).
Compound of 旧 (old) + 熱帯 (tropics) + 区 (region). A calque of the English term 'Paleotropical region'.