The use of phylogenetic trees in answering questions about the spatial distribution of living things is called ________.
A) biogeography
B) phylogeography
C) physiogeography
D) polyphyletogeography

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Phylogeography is the use of phylogenetic trees to study the geographic distribution of organisms and their evolutionary history. Biogeography studies the distribution of living things based on their geographic location, but does not necessarily use phylogenetic trees. Physiogeography is the study of physical geography, while polyphyletogeography is not a recognized term.

The Use of Phylogenetic Trees in Answering Questions About the Spatial