Level 3 Population Dispersion

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What is population dispersion?

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Population dispersion refers to the way individuals of a species are spaced out across their habitat. It can be clumped, uniform, or random.

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What are the three main patterns of population dispersion?

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The three main patterns of population dispersion are clumped, uniform, and random.

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Define clumped dispersion.

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Clumped dispersion occurs when individuals are grouped together in patches, often due to resource availability or social behavior.

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Define uniform dispersion.

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Uniform dispersion is when individuals are evenly spaced across a given area, often due to territorial behavior or competition for resources.

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Define random dispersion.

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Random dispersion occurs when individuals are spread out in an unpredictable manner, often due to the absence of strong attractions or repulsions.

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Which dispersion pattern is the most uncommon?

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Uniform dispersion is the most uncommon pattern of dispersion.

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What is an example of clumped dispersion?

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An example of clumped dispersion is a school of fish or a herd of elephants.

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What is an example of uniform dispersion?

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An example of uniform dispersion is territorial birds maintaining defined territories.

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What is an example of random dispersion?

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An example of random dispersion is dandelions growing in a field without a specific pattern.

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Which spatial arrangement is NOT a recognized pattern of dispersion?

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Organized is NOT a recognized pattern of dispersion.