Suppose seedlings of a plant emit a chemical that reduces the growth of other individuals around them. This would most likely result in the plants having a _______ dispersion pattern.

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The emission of a chemical that inhibits the growth of nearby individuals would lead to a regular dispersion pattern, as the plants would be more evenly spaced to avoid the negative effects of the chemical.

Suppose Seedlings of a Plant Emit a Chemical That Reduces