Vicariance

Vicariant species are phylogenetically closely related, but geographically or ecologically separated and thus not interbreeding.


Recommended links: biology online, ecosociosystemes (french), Evolutionary Biology, Evolution, Wikipedia (english),  Wikipedia (german)

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Gorges du Verdon

One of the most impressive canyons in Europe that is formed by the river Verdon between Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in southern France. It is an Eldorado for climbers and hikers. One of the most beautiful hikes is the Sentier Martel, which descends at Chalet de la Maline and reappears from the canyon after 14 km at Pointe Sublime.


Recommended links: About.com Climbing, altituderando.com, beyond.fr, camptocamp.org, climb-europe.com, hikr.org, lesgorgesduverdon.fr, Marvelous Provence, tripadvisor.com, UKclimbing.com, verdon-randonnee.com, Wikipedia, Wikipedia (Sentier Martel, French), Wikitravel

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Valais Alps

The highest mountain region in Switzerland that borders Italy and lies south of the river Rhone and north of the Aosta valley. The most famous mountains in the Valais Alps include Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, Dom, Dufourspitze, Alphubel, or Weissmies (all higher than 4000 m). The group is also called "Pennine Alps".


Recommended links: 4000er.de, Mountwiki, Peakware, Summit post, Wikipedia (english), Wikipedia (german), Wikipedia (english - category)

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-In memoriam of my Konica FT-1

Vosges

A range of low mountains (highest point 1424 m) in eastern France that run along the river Rhine.


Recommended links: Vosges tourism (english), Wikipedia (english)

Blog posts: Flora: Narcissus pseudonarcissus - Wild Daffodil - Jonquille - Osterglocke