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Q144 Two species of plants were sampled in 32 quadrats in a forest. The mean and variance for the occurrence of species 1 were 16.2 and 48 and species 2 were 3.6 and 3.2 respectively. Which of the following statements about the distribution of the two species in these quadrats is supported by these findings?

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Both species are distributed randomly. Species 1 is distributed randomly and species 2 is clustered. Species 1 is clustered and species 2 is distributed randomly. Correct Both species are clustered.

Explanation

Analysis of q144 two species of plants were sampled shows Species 1 is clustered and species 2 is distributed randomly represents established outcome. functional assays supports option C, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

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