Emigration

Pronunciation
/i-mig-RAY-shun/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Emigration
Plural
Emigrations

Definition

In entomology, emigration refers to the movement of insects from one location to another, often due to changes in environmental conditions, resource availability, or population pressures.

Etymology

From Latin 'ex', meaning 'out' or 'from', and 'migration'.

Example

The emigration of locusts to new feeding grounds can devastate crops in their path.

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