Nesogaean

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek νήσος (nḗsos, “island”) + γαῖα (gaîa, “the Earth”) + -an.

Adjective

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Nesogaean (not comparable)

  1. Relating to Nesogaea Polynesia or Oceania, New Zealand excepted, with regard to the distribution of its animals.
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