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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The principle of biology that states that populations isolated onto islands may undergo evolution towards dwarfism or gigantism to better conform to available resources

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

island silicate island site Island Southeast Asia island state island syndrome island tameness

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