Abstract

Evolutionary Biogeography of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Phylogenetic Insights Across Regions

Author(s): Omur Acet

Biogeography—the study of the spatial distribution of organisms—has long been a cornerstone of evolutionary biology. Traditionally focused on plants and animals, biogeographic research now increasingly includes microorganisms, revealing complex patterns of diversity and evolution across regions. With the advent of molecular phylogenetics, scientists can trace evolutionary lineages of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, uncovering how geological, climatic, and ecological factors have shaped their global distributions.