vagility

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vagility
1. The inherent power of movement possessed by individuals or diaspores. Vagility in plants is often greater than commonly realized; spores and seeds may float in the air for several miles and are very efficient means of dispersal.

2. The tolerance of an organism of a wide range of environmental conditions; vagility may be qualified as ‘high’ or ‘low’.

vagility

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vagility The inherent power of movement possessed by individuals or diaspores. Vagility in plants is often greater than commonly realized; spores and seeds may float in the air for several miles and are very efficient means of dispersal.

vagility

views updated May 29 2018

vagility The tolerance of an organism to a wide range of environmental conditions; vagility may be qualified as ‘high’ or ‘low’.