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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Research, Technology, Methods > biogeography > philopatry
Fields of Study > geography > biogeography > philopatry
Preferred Term:

philopatry

Definition:
Behavior manifested by an individual returning to, or remaining in, its birthplace or home area.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
biogeography
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • philopatric species
  • natal philopatry
  • breeding philopatry
  • site fidelity
  • homing behavior
  • homing behaviour
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/196463
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