Translocated: meaning, definitions and examples
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translocated
[ trænsləˈkeɪtɪd ]
biology, ecology
Translocated refers to the process of moving an organism from one location to another, typically for the purpose of conservation or research. This term is often used in ecology when discussing species that have been relocated to restore their natural habitats or to manage populations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The endangered species was translocated to a safer area.
- Researchers translocated the plants to promote their growth in a different environment.
- Wildlife conservationists often translocate animals to maintain ecological balance.
Translations
Translations of the word "translocated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 translocado
🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित
🇩🇪 translokiert
🇮🇩 ditranslokasikan
🇺🇦 транслокований
🇵🇱 translokowany
🇯🇵 転送された
🇫🇷 transloqué
🇪🇸 translocado
🇹🇷 translokasyon
🇰🇷 전이된
🇸🇦 تم نقلها
🇨🇿 translokován
🇸🇰 translokovaný
🇨🇳 转移的
🇸🇮 translociran
🇮🇸 flutningur
🇰🇿 транслокацияланған
🇬🇪 ტრანსლოკირებული
🇦🇿 translokasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 translocado
Etymology
The word 'translocated' is derived from the Latin prefix 'trans-', meaning 'across' or 'beyond', combined with the Latin root 'locare', which means 'to place or set'. The concept has been in use in scientific and ecological contexts since at least the early 20th century, as environmental studies and conservation efforts began to gain prominence. Translocation techniques have been employed to aid in the reintroduction of species to their native habitats, a practice that has evolved with a better understanding of ecological dynamics and the challenges facing various species. The use of the term has expanded beyond biology and ecology, finding application in various fields including urban planning and landscape architecture, emphasizing the significance of relocating entities to achieve desired outcomes.