A cool, damp, north-facing slope is covered with ferns, whereas an adjacent drier south-facing slope has none. What type of distribution pattern is this?

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The clumped distribution pattern is the best choice because the ferns are concentrated in a specific area with favorable environmental conditions (cool and damp), resulting in clumps or patches, while the adjacent south-facing slope, which is drier, has none.

A Cool, Damp, North-Facing Slope Is Covered with Ferns, Whereas