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Course: Biology library > Unit 28

Lesson 2: Intro to population ecology

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Population ecology

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The diagrams below show three patterns of population dispersal.

Which population is most likely to exhibit the dispersion pattern marked C?

(Choice A)
A population of hyenas live on a savannah where the only sources of water are several watering holes.
(Choice B)
A population of king penguins aggressively defend small territories within their habitat.
(Choice C)
Wind disperses the seeds of a dandelion population across fertile fields with nutrient-rich soil.
(Choice D)
A purple sage plant population releases chemicals from their roots that prevent competitors from growing in the area.

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