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The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/05/30Ever wondered why animals and plants are so different on islands just a stone's throw apart? Dive into the fascinating "Wallace Line" and discover how Alfred Russel Wallace's observations led to groundbreaking ideas in biogeography, all while boosting your advanced vocabulary! You'll explore the incredible biodiversity divide shaped by ancient plate tectonics, making this a must-watch for science enthusiasts.
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plate tectonics
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- Noun
- A theory explaining the structure of the earth's crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from the interaction of rigid lithospheric plates that move slowly over the underlying mantle.
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- Noun (plural)
- The average height of the sea's surface between high and low tide.
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