Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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Chapter 44, Problem 1SQ
Most commonly, individuals of a population show a _______ distribution within their habitat.
- a. clumped
- b. random
- c. nearly uniform
- d. none of the above
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