The figures below represent three hypothetical populations; each circle is an individual. Select the pattern above that describes the following scenario: Individuals are distributed randomly within the environment.

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The figures below represent three hypothetical populations; each circle is an individual.  Select the pattern above that describes the following scenario: Individuals are distributed randomly within the environment.

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In diagram C, the individuals are randomly distributed, with no discernible pattern. In diagram M, there is a clear clustering pattern, and in diagram H, there is a uniform distribution with equal spacing between individuals.

The Figures Below Represent Three Hypothetical Populations; Each Circle Is