dispersal
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The results showed that limited dispersal caused by asexual reproduction could explain why early animal ecosystems contained relatively few species.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Their dispersal has touched off a global scramble to track down who went where and to contain an obscure form of rat-borne virus that rarely spreads between humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
They also denied hearing any dispersal orders or warnings before they were injured.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Barley has the further advantage that its genetics and morphology permit it to evolve quickly the useful changes in seed dispersal and germination inhibition that we discussed in the preceding chapter.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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