Question

Some plants release chemicals that prevent seeds from other plants from germinating in an area around itself. Which type of distribution do these types of plants exhibit?

• A. Random
• B. Uniform
• C. Clumped
• D. Dispersed
• E. Singular

Answer 1

The correct option is B Uniform

There are three possible ways in which the individuals in a population may be spaced relative to one another: uniform, random or clumped.

1. Uniform- The populations are uniformly distributed in their habitat. Such type of dispersion is found where the species has the ability to survive anywhere in its habitat.

2. Clumped- The population is found in clusters. There is aggregation of groups of individuals. It is the most common pattern of dispersion of individuals in a population.

3. Random- The population are distributed at random places in their habitat

Hence, the plants that release chemicals to prevent the seeds of other plants from germinating around themselves, are uniformly distributed as they are not allowing any other species to invade their area.

So, the correct answer is 'Uniform'.