Etymology

Wallace Line

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Wallace Line · proper noun1

From Wallace + line. Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who noticed this clear division during his travels through the East Indies in the 19th century.

Wallace line · noun2

Named after William Wallace, who published the concept in 1799.

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