Tag: Alfred Russel Wallace

The Wallace Line is a geological and biological demarcation separating the flora and fauna of the Asia-Pacific region into two distinct zones. Named after the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who first proposed its existence, this line delineates a significant transition in biodiversity between the continents of Asia and Australia. Geographical Context: Stretching from the Lombok Strait in Indonesia to the Makassar Strait in the north, the Wallace Line runs through the Indonesian archipelago, marking the boundary between the ecozones of Sundaland to the west and Wallacea to the east. This line signifies a stark difference in the distribution of animal and plant species on either side. Biological Significance: The Wallace Line represents a unique biogeographical boundary,...