Active dispersal

Pronunciation
/ˈæktɪv dɪˈspɜrsəl/
Category
Behavior

Definition

The active movement of an organism from one location to another, often in search of food, mates, or a more suitable habitat.

Etymology

From the Latin 'activus', meaning 'active', and 'dispersio', meaning 'scattering' or 'spreading out'.

Example

Many butterflies engage in active dispersal by flying long distances to find new feeding grounds or suitable breeding sites.

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