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island syndrome

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The presence of differences in morphology, ecology, physiology and behavior of insular species compared to their continental counterparts. These differences evolve due to the different ecological pressures affecting insular species.

uncountable

CEFR level

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

island tameness island tarweed island time island universe Islandbridge Islandeady

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