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Preferred Term:

species dispersal

Definition:
The movement of individuals of a species away from an existing population in an area of origin.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • biological dispersal
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/188673
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