As an indicator of how a population might be using its resources in a given area,ecologists will determine population ________________,which is a measure of the scatter of individuals within the habitat.

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Population distribution is a measure of how individuals are dispersed within a given habitat or area. It can give an indication of how resources are being utilized and can have implications for species interactions and overall ecosystem health. Density refers to the number of individuals per unit area or volume, abundance refers to the total number of individuals in a population, and size refers to the total number of individuals in a population as well as their physical size or biomass. While related, these measures do not specifically address how individuals are distributed within a habitat.

As an Indicator of How a Population Might Be Using