Climatic release
- Pronunciation
- /klih-mat-ik ri-lease/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Climatic release
- Plural
- Climatic releases
Definition
A term used to describe the phenomenon where the distribution and abundance of an insect species are influenced by climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, often resulting in population outbreaks under favorable conditions.
Etymology
From the combination of 'climatic' and 'release'.
Example
The climatic release of certain mosquito species can lead to increased populations in areas with warmer temperatures and higher rainfall.
Related Terms
- Temperature
- Rainfall
- Distribution
- Population outbreaks