vicariance

[ vahy-kair-ee-uhns, vi- ]
/ vaɪˈkɛər i əns, vɪ- /

noun Biology.

the geographical separation and isolation of a subpopulation, resulting in the original population's differentiation as a new variety or species.

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Also called vicariance biogeography.

OTHER WORDS FROM vicariance

vi·car·i·ant, adjective, noun

Words nearby vicariance

vicar capitular, vicar choral, vicar forane, vicar-general, vicarial, vicariance, vicariant, vicariate, vicariate apostolic, vicarious, vicarious hypertrophy
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Scientific definitions for vicariance

vicariance
[ vī-kâr′ē-əns, vĭ- ]

The separation or division of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, such as a mountain or a body of water, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species. See also speciation.
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