A field ecologist is studying a sage plant (Salvia leucophylla) that grows wild in Southern California.She notices the characteristic uniform dispersion of the plants in all of the quadrats she has mapped out.This dispersion pattern tends to occur because_______.(Outcome #7b)

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The characteristic uniform dispersion of sage plants (Salvia leucophylla) is often due to allelopathy, where the plant secretes chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby plants, leading to a more spaced-out distribution. This mechanism ensures less competition for resources among the plants.

A Field Ecologist Is Studying a Sage Plant (Salvia Leucophylla)