Dispersal Capacity

Call:    mosaic@dispcap

Definition: An indicator for whether or not a species exhibits dispersal behaviour or at any stage in its life cycle. Where dispersing, a categorical description of whether dispersal is natal or breeding or otherwise. Dispersal is defined as “The tendency of an organism to move away, either from its birth site (natal dispersal) or breeding site (breeding dispersal): the opposite of philopatry.” (Oxford Dictionary of Zoology).

Possible values: cat., factor

• Dispersing – Exhibits at least one age-/stage-class which disperses; natal or breeding components unknown.
• Natal Dispersal – Permanent dispersal of at least one age-/stage-class
• Breeding Dispersal – Dispersal of adults between breeding attempts in at least one age-/stage-class
• Multi-Dispersal – Both natal and breeding dispersal reported in the species; see DispClasses for more information
• Non-Dispersing – Species observed to have no dispersal traits/behaviour
• NF - dispersal capability reviewed and inconclusive (no affirmative records found upon review)
• NDY – dispersal capability unknown/not yet evaluated
• NA – not applicable

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Last updated: 24 January 2022