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List one advantage and one disadvantage for each of the following dispersion patterns: clumped, random, and uniform. Indicate which type of dispersion pattern each of the following illustrates:

A. In the spring, every fence post in rural Iowa has a redwing blackbird sitting on it defending its territory.

B. Field of rows of corn

C. Dandelions sprouting in a

D. Flock of sheep

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Three common types of dispersion patterns within populations exist, (a) clumped, (b) Spaced or uniform, and (c) random. Below are pictures of what these patterns look like.

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Clumped patterns of distribution are the most common among all patterns. This pattern is most likely to occur because individuals in a population cluster where the most resources are. Also, a type of social order my play a role (such a herd, with the purpose of protection/defense/safety), and young offspring may stay with their parents in a single area. Clumped patterns are advantageous or safety reasons- even if a species is not directly dependent on additional individuals of their own species, like ...

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