Question

The spatial pattern of density and distribution of species along a horizontal gradient is called as

• A. Stratification
• B. Zonation
• C. Trophic niche
• D. Volume niche

Answer 1

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.

Thus the correct answer is option B.