The Indonesian islands of Bali and Lombok are about the same size, close together, and feature similar habitats, but are on opposite sides of Wallace's line. What does this tell you about them?

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Wallace's line is a faunal boundary that separates the ecozones of Asia and Wallacea, a transitional zone between Asia and Australia. The species on either side of the line are significantly different due to the deep ocean trench that prevents species migration.

The Indonesian Islands of Bali and Lombok Are About the Same