Assuming neutral dispersal (probability of moving 1 unit = p) in a 1-dimensional landscape, what is the probability that an individual will disperse 8 units? Оа. 8^p b. p^8 С. p/8 O d. p O e. 8p

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Assuming neutral dispersal
(probability of moving 1 unit = p) in
a 1-dimensional landscape, what is
the probability that an individual
will disperse 8 units?
O a.
8^p
b. p^8
С.
p/8
O d. p
O e.
8p
Transcribed Image Text:Assuming neutral dispersal (probability of moving 1 unit = p) in a 1-dimensional landscape, what is the probability that an individual will disperse 8 units? O a. 8^p b. p^8 С. p/8 O d. p O e. 8p
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Probability of moving one unit= p 

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