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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > behavior > migratory behavior
Preferred Term:

migratory behavior

Definition:
The periodic and cyclic movement of organisms from one place to another, usually driven by the availability of resources, climatic conditions or for mating.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
behavior
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • migratory behaviour
  • nomadism
  • migratory patterns
  • migration behavior
  • seasonal migration
  • annual migration
  • seasonal movements
  • animal migration
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52927
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