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refugia Definition


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refugium
noun
    refugia
    1. biol.
      A region that has retained earlier geographical, climatic, etc conditions, and therefore becomes a haven for older varieties of flora and fauna.
Etymology: 1950s: Latin, meaning ‘a refuge'.



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