Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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Chapter 27, Problem 4FIB
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The different species population shows different characteristic spacing among their members which are determined by their behavior and environment. This type of distribution is called as spatial distribution which may change with breeding season and time.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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