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Species Distribution

Three patterns of distribution in populations of organisms

Three patterns of distribution in populations of organisms

A population may have a uniform, random, or clumped distribution. Territorial birds, such as penguins, tend to have uniform distribution. Plants with wind-dispersed seeds, such as dandelions, are usually distributed randomly. Animals, such as elephants, that travel in groups exhibit clumped distribution.

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