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What does biological dispersal refer to?
Movement of individuals from birth site to breeding site and from one breeding site to another
What are the phases involved in the act of dispersal?
Departure, transfer, settlement
What is the technical definition of dispersal?
Any movement that has the potential to lead to gene flow
What are the consequences of individual dispersal for population dynamics and genetics?
Consequences for individual fitness, population dynamics, population genetics, and species distribution
What understanding is required to comprehend the consequences of dispersal?
Understanding on the type of dispersal and its consequences for evolutionary strategies at a species level, and for processes at an ecosystem level
Test your knowledge of biological dispersal with this quiz! Explore the movement of individuals and propagules, and understand the significance of natal and breeding dispersal in the natural world.
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