vicariance

n. (同类动、 植物因地壳变动产生的山脉和海洋等阻隔所造成的)地理分隔

词形变化

vicariances 复数 vicariances

释义与例句

n.
  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.

    可数 不可数 生物
  2. 2.

    The geological event which produces such a barrier (volcano, earthquake, etc)

    可数 不可数 地质
  3. 3.

    The act of experiencing an event by proxy through an empathic link with the person who is experiencing the event firsthand.

    非正式 可数 不可数 心理学

词源

From vicariant + -ance.

来源：wiktionary