supertramp
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərtræmp/
- Specialized
- Some birds are considered supertramp species because they can travel long distances and settle in remote areas.
Examples
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In the year following the wildfire, the region saw an influx of supertramp animals, rapidly colonizing the barren landscape.
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Ecologists study how supertramp organisms adapt to new environments following natural disasters.
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The island was quickly populated by supertramp species after the forest fire.
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The supertramp species quickly adapted to the new environment.
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Many supertramps can thrive in disturbed areas.
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After the earthquake, supertramp plants spread quickly throughout the area, taking advantage of the open soil.
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The biologist explained that supertramp species are crucial for restoring ecosystems after disturbances.
Synonyms
Plants or animals from another place that spread quickly and harm local plants and animals
A plant or animal that spreads quickly and harms local nature
Antonyms
How Widespread
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Supertramp is used the same way for plants and animals because it joins super-, meaning 'very', and tramp, meaning 'wanderer'. So a supertramp species is one that travels far and quickly settles in new or damaged places.