noun
- the abilities of organisms to move or disperse from one location to another
Usage: biology; ecology
Examples
- The vagilities of different bird species vary greatly depending on their wing structure.
- Researchers studied the vagilities of marine larvae to understand population connectivity.
- Plants with wind-dispersed seeds have higher vagilities than those with heavy fruits.
- The vagilities of insects affect their ability to colonize new habitats.
- Climate change may alter the vagilities of many species.
- Scientists compared the vagilities of native and invasive species.