Migration

Definition

The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often driven by factors such as resource availability, breeding grounds, and climate. In entomology and arachnology, migration is observed in various insect and spider species, such as monarch butterflies and certain spiderlings traveling by ballooning.

Etymology

From Latin 'migratio', meaning 'movement'.

Example

The annual migration of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico is a remarkable feat of nature.

Related Terms

• Seasonal
• Movement
• Resource availability
• Breeding