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vicariance

The correct spelling is vicariance.

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noun

Say it like: Vic-aria-nse

The correct spelling is vicariance. The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species.

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  1. 1.The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species.
  2. 2.The geological event which produces such a barrier (volcano, earthquake, etc)
  3. 3.The act of experiencing an event by proxy through an empathic link with the person who is experiencing the event firsthand.

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