dispersal pattern
[dɪˈspɜːrsəl ˈpætərn]
nounpl: dispersal patterns
padrão de dispersão
1. The spatial distribution and movement of organisms, seeds, or particles away from their point of origin or source
The dispersal pattern of dandelion seeds follows wind currents across the landscape.
O padrão de dispersão das sementes de dente-de-leão segue as correntes de ar pela paisagem.
2. In ecology, the characteristic way a population spreads within a habitat or colonizes new areas
Birds exhibit different dispersal patterns depending on seasonal migration routes.
As aves exibem diferentes padrões de dispersão dependendo das rotas de migração sazonal.
3. A statistical or visual representation showing how elements are distributed across space or time
The researcher analyzed the dispersal pattern of invasive species to predict their range expansion.
O pesquisador analisou o padrão de dispersão de espécies invasoras para prever sua expansão de alcance.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is common in ecology, botany, biology, and environmental science disciplines. The term reflects the growing importance of ecological and biodiversity studies in contemporary research and environmental policy discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow a dispersal pattern
establish a dispersal pattern
analyze dispersal patterns
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