2. What does population density indicate? Section E: Dispersion Patterns & Biotic Potential
1. Identify the type of dispersion pattern. (clumped, uniform, random)
A bunch of mushrooms growing on a rotting log.
b.
The sage plant secretes toxins, a chemical that kills off
surrounding plants in a circle around the individual sage plants.
Dandelions have wind-dispersed seeds that germinate
wherever they happen to fall in a favorable environment.
A herd of elephants gather around a watering hole.
2. Why do most organisms rarely reach their biotic potential?
c
d