FAQ About Alfred Russel Wallace
What is the Wallace Line?
The Wallace Line is a faunal boundary line drawn in 1859 by Alfred Russel Wallace that separates the ecozones of Asia and Australia. It delineates a distinct difference in the species found on either side, with Asian species to the west and Australasian species to the east. The existence of such a line highlights the impact of historical geology and evolution in shaping biogeographical patterns.
