The spatial pattern of density and distribution of species along a horizontal gradient is called as
A
Stratification
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B
Zonation
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C
Trophic niche
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D
Volume niche
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Solution
The correct option is B Zonation
Zonation is the spatial pattern of an ecosystem in which the density and distribution of species change along a horizontal gradient.
In this distribution, animals and plants are classified based on the characteristics of its dominant species. The image gives the zonation of marshy land.