Question

An individual in local hawk populations must increasingly compete for a limited number of nesting sites. This is an example of

• A. A convergent dispersion pattern within the population
• B. A uniform dispersion pattern within the population
• C. A random dispersion pattern within the population
• D. A clumped dispersion pattern within the population
• E. Multiple individuals simultaneously occupying the same nest

Answer 1

The correct option is B A uniform dispersion pattern within the population

Dispersion pattern is a species-specific feature and shows the spatial relationship between population members present in the specific area. When members of same species inhibit the growth of another individual of the same species present nearby or those with defined territories exhibits the uniform pattern of distribution. In the present example, hawk population faces intraspecific competition for limited nesting sites and therefore will be present at a uniform distance from each other.

So, the correct answer is option B.