Definition of "pantropical" []

• Occurring in tropical areas on all the major continents, i.e. in Africa, Asia and America, in 'all' the tropical regions. Used in biology, pertaining to area of geographical occurrence. (adjective)

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• "The plants present are primarily of pantropical or cosmopolitan distribution, the main components being Sri Lankan (44%), African (28%), Malaysian (25%), and the remainder from distinct coral habitats."
• "The pantropical red-footed booby (Sula sula) is another example of an isolated population."
• "The secondary grasslands that cover most of the high, central highlands are composed of alien or pantropical grass and tree species."