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What is the Wallace Line?

  • A railway line

  • A mathematical equation

  • A faunal divide

  • A philosophical concept

Answer

The Wallace Line, named after Alfred Russel Wallace, is a faunal divide that separates the Indonesian archipelago into two distinct parts: a western portion with animals of largely Asian origin, and an eastern portion where the fauna reflect Australasia.
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