Dispersal

Pronunciation
/dis-per-sul/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Dispersal
Plural
Dispersals

Definition

Dispersal refers to the movement of individuals or propagules away from their parent location to new habitats. It can be multidirectional and passive, often taking advantage of wind currents or other environmental factors.

Etymology

From Latin 'dispersus', meaning 'scattered'.

Example

The dispersal of butterfly larvae by wind currents helps them to colonize new areas.

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