Uniform Spacing Patterns in Plants Such as the Creosote Bush

question 5

Multiple Choice

Uniform spacing patterns in plants such as the creosote bush are most often associated with

• A)chance.
• B)patterns of high humidity.
• C)the random distribution of seeds.
• D)competitive interactions among individuals in the population.
• E)the concentration of nutrients within the population's range.

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