vicariances
/vaɪˈkɛriənsɪz/
noun
- Plural of vicariance; multiple instances of populations being split by barriers, or multiple acts of substitution.
- Geologists and biologists worked together to map ancient vicariances across the continent.
- Different vicariances in the company's history led to several changes in management.
- The vicariances observed in the archipelago created many unique island species.