dispersal
[dih-
spur
-s
uh
l]
/dɪˈspɜr səl/
noun
1.
dispersion
(def 1).
Origin
1815-25;
disperse
+
-al
2
Related forms
nondispersal,
noun
redispersal,
noun
Examples from the web for
dispersal
dispersal
: some movement to lower elevation in northern part of range.
Researchers had thought this species might be a fluke-a single, short-lived
dispersal
of one type of tetrapod.
dispersal
: this species is not migratory, but some individuals can disperse long distances.
dispersal
: generally resident, but large irruptions casually occur in fall and winter.
Whether this relates to the ambience of the light or to the
dispersal
of predators, however, remains to be seen.
Whenever a barrier can be overcome by a breeding pair or more, successful
dispersal
has happened.
The researchers also tested the effect corridors had on seed
dispersal
by birds.
So,
dispersal
theory predicts that transoceanic
dispersal
should be a common event.
Perhaps the
dispersal
of the males is a multi-faceted defense mechanism.
Frequency of social play does not affect
dispersal
partnerships in wild meerkats.
British Dictionary definitions for
dispersal
dispersal
/
dɪˈspɜːs
ə
l
/
noun
1.
the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed
2.
the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas
Word Origin and History for
dispersal
n.
1821; see
disperse
+
-al
(2).