Which of the following choices would most likely promote random distribution?
A) territorial species
B) species that secrete chemicals to attract or inhibit other individuals
C) flocking and schooling behaviors
D) spacing during the breeding season
E) homogeneous chemical and physical factors in the environment

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Homogeneous chemical and physical factors in the environment would most likely promote random distribution, as there would be no factors attracting or repelling individuals to or from certain areas. Choice A (territorial species) and choice B (species that secrete chemicals to attract or inhibit other individuals) would promote clumped distribution, as individuals would be attracted to certain areas or repelled from others. Choice C (flocking and schooling behaviors) would also promote clumped distribution, as individuals would aggregate together. Choice D (spacing during the breeding season) could potentially result in either clumped or uniform distribution, depending on the spacing patterns.

Which of the Following Choices Would Most Likely Promote Random