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.