Definition of neotropical

Occurring in tropical America, i.e. the tropics of "the new world". Used in biology, pertaining to area of geographical occurrence.

Etymology: Prefix "neo-" (from greek 'neos'= "new") and "tropical" (from greek 'tropikos', referring to where the length of the day equals that of the night)

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