12 Questions
What type of dispersal is facilitated by wind?
Anemochore dispersal
What is the primary mechanism of Aeolian carriers?
Gusty winds
Which type of carriers transport animals through water?
Aquatic 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
Which type of insects are known to have inbuilt trapping devices that allow them to be carried by wind?
Diptera
What is the term for the dispersal of animals by aquatic carriers?
Hydrochore dispersal
What is the primary requirement for a successful dispersal?
Long distance transport and establishing a viable population
Which type of dispersal occurs when animals are forced to leave their native places due to sudden events?
Forced Dispersal
What is the main consequence of Anthropogenic dispersal on the environment?
Large scale destruction of native natural vegetation
Which type of dispersal involves the movement of individuals under their own power?
Active Dispersal
What is the term for the agents that help in the dispersal of animals?
Carriers for dispersal
What is an example of Active Dispersal?
The migration of golden plovers from Alaska to Hawaii
Learn about the ecological process of animal dispersal, including its types, factors affecting successful dispersal, and its significance. Discover how animals move away from their birth population to establish new populations and reproduce.
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