Refer to the figure showing three basic dispersion patterns. Which organisms would be most likely to show a random dispersion?
A) A pack of wolves
B) A herd of buffalo in a field
C) Nesting bird pairs maintaining territories
D) Dandelions dispersed by the wind
E) A plant species that produces a toxin to deter other plants

Question

Refer to the figure showing three basic dispersion patterns.  Which organisms would be most likely to show a random dispersion?
A) A pack of wolves 
B) A herd of buffalo in a field 
C) Nesting bird pairs maintaining territories 
D) Dandelions dispersed by the wind 
E) A plant species that produces a toxin to deter other plants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dandelions dispersed by the wind would be most likely to show a random dispersion pattern, as they are not influenced by social interactions or resource availability in their placement.

Refer to the Figure Showing Three Basic Dispersion Patterns