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Dispersal

February 21, 2026

KNOWLEDGE / ANIMAL / PLANT / DISPERSAL

Dispersal is the movement of organisms (animals, plants, fungi, bacteria) away from their birth site (natal dispersal) or from a breeding site (breeding dispersal) to new areas, playing a critical role in population dynamics, gene flow, and survival. It can be active or passive, driven by factors like kin competition, inbreeding avoidance, or environmental changes.