Dispersiokyvyn
Dispersiokyvyn, or dispersal ability, refers to the capacity of an organism, population, or propagule to move away from its origin and establish in new locations. It encompasses potential distance and rate of movement, as well as the probability of successful colonization after dispersal. Dispersal ability influences how species colonize habitats, respond to environmental change, and interact with other ecological processes such as gene flow and competition.
Determinants of dispersiokyvyn include organismal traits (seed size and morphology, appendages that aid wind or water
Measurement and modeling of dispersiokyvyn rely on empirical and theoretical tools. Empirical methods include mark-release-recapture, telemetry,
Applications of dispersiokyvyn research span conservation planning, invasive species risk assessment, and disease ecology. Examples include