| Definitions | | vicariance |
|
noun
- (biology) The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species
- (geology) The geological event which produces such a barrier (volcano, earthquake, etc)
- (context, psychology, colloquial) The act of experiencing an event by proxy through an empathic link with the person who is experiencing the event firsthand.
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for vicariance for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
