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Animal Dispersal: Understanding the Ecological Process

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Animal Dispersal: Understanding the Ecological Process

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What type of dispersal is facilitated by wind?

Anthropogenous dispersal

Anemochore dispersal (correct)

Hydrochore dispersal

Organismic dispersal

What is the primary mechanism of Aeolian carriers?

Water currents

Gusty winds (correct)

Oceanic waves

Human transportation

Which type of carriers transport animals through water?

Aquatic carriers (correct)

Organismic carriers

Anthropogenous carriers

Aeolian carriers

What determines the success of aquatic carriers in transporting animals over long distances?

The ability of the animals to withstand immersion in oceanic water Signup and view all the answers

Which type of insects are known to have inbuilt trapping devices that allow them to be carried by wind?

Diptera Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the dispersal of animals by aquatic carriers?

Hydrochore dispersal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for a successful dispersal?

Long distance transport and establishing a viable population Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dispersal occurs when animals are forced to leave their native places due to sudden events?

Forced Dispersal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of Anthropogenic dispersal on the environment?

Large scale destruction of native natural vegetation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dispersal involves the movement of individuals under their own power?

Active Dispersal Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the agents that help in the dispersal of animals?

Carriers for dispersal Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Active Dispersal?

The migration of golden plovers from Alaska to Hawaii Signup and view all the answers