pseudosink

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ sink.

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Noun

pseudosink (plural pseudosinks)

  1. (ecology) A habitat that appears to be a sink due to its high immigration rate, but which could support a smaller stable population in the absence of immigration.
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