In looking at a distribution map you see an empty space where habitat conditions are suitable for that species.Why might that exist?
A)Other species outcompete it in that space.
B)That species prefers other areas.
C)The species has a limit to population growth.
D)The space is due to the null model.

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Other species outcompeting it in that space can create an empty space in the distribution map, even if the habitat conditions seem suitable for the species in question. This is because the presence of more competitive species can prevent it from establishing or surviving in that area.

In Looking at a Distribution Map You See an Empty