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colonization

The spreading of a species into a new habitat. For example, flying insects and birds are often the first animal species to initiate colonization of barren islands formed by vulcanism or falling water levels. The first plant species to colonize such islands are often transported there as airborne seeds or through the droppings of birds.

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Members of the Yurok Tribe say this effort and others like it are a critically important step in grappling with the lasting effects of colonization.

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We’re not quite there on the colonization front, but Smith’s prognostication on viewing habits is right on track.

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The 30 distinct families of endogenous retroviruses, as that ancient viral DNA is called, in humans each represents a distinct process of colonization.

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Brinkley bemoans the present colonization of the fashion space by digital media.

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It was introduced to the U.S. via colonization, where it is now out-competing many native pollinator species and also spreading disease to other insects.

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