1. occurring throughout or distributed across all tropical regions of the world
Usage: biology; geography

Examples

• Many pantropical plant species can be found in rainforests across Africa, Asia, and South America.
• The pantropical distribution of certain bird species reflects their ability to adapt to similar climates worldwide.
• Coconut palms are a classic example of pantropical vegetation.
• Scientists study pantropical patterns to understand global biodiversity.
• The pantropical belt experiences similar weather conditions year-round.
• Several pantropical insects have spread naturally across continents over millions of years.