vermigrade

/ˈvɜːrmɪɡreɪd/ or /ˈvɜːrmaɪɡreɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to change or transfer the habitat or place of residence, especially of animals, from one region to another, often in large numbers.

“The migration patterns of the butterflies vermigrate across the continent every year.”

2. noun

the act or process of vermigrating.

“The vermigrade of the deer population has been a major concern for wildlife conservationists.”

Synonyms

  • migrate
  • translocate

Antonyms

  • immigrate
  • sedentary