supertramp en · NOUN
Etymology
From super- + tramp.
Meanings
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A creature of organism that disperses widely and is not adapted to any specific environment.
In all aspects of its distribution, ecology and reproduction, the pearly-eye is a classic example of an avian "supertramp." It is a highly vagile species and a good disperser, with a propensity to fill vacant or under-exploited niches.
2006, Wayne J. Arendt, “Adaptation of an avian supertramp: Distribution, ecology and life-history strategy of the pearly-eyed thrasher (Margarops fuscatus)”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), USDA, Forest Service:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| supertramps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |