Which scientist classified world firstly in Zoo-Geographical Regions?

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A. R. Wallace and P. Sclater are credited with classifying the world into Zoo-Geographical Regions. While both contributed significantly, Philip Sclater first proposed a system of six zoogeographical regions in 1858 based on bird distribution. Alfred Russel Wallace later refined and expanded upon this system in his 1876 book, "The Geographical Distribution of Animals," solidifying the concept of zoogeographical regions and providing a more comprehensive framework. Therefore, acknowledging both Wallace and Sclater is the most accurate representation of the historical development of this classification.

Now, let's address why the other options are incorrect:

1.  **W. T. Neil:** W. T. Neil was a herpetologist, known for his work on reptiles and amphibians. While he contributed to the field of zoology, he is not primarily known for establishing the initial framework of zoogeographical regions.

2.  **P. Darlington:** Philip Darlington was an entomologist and biogeographer, known for his work on the distribution of carabid beetles. While his work contributed to biogeography, he did not establish the initial zoogeographical regions.

3.  **W. George and De Latin:** While these scientists may have contributed to zoogeography in some capacity, they are not recognized as the primary figures responsible for the initial classification of the world into distinct zoogeographical regions. The foundational work is attributed to Sclater and Wallace.