Clumped Distribution

Pronunciation
/KLOMP-ed dis-tri-bu-shun/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Clumped Distribution
Plural
Clumped Distributions

Definition

A distribution of organisms in which individuals are grouped together in patches, rather than being randomly distributed across an area.

Etymology

From the English word 'clump' meaning 'a group' and the term 'distribution' indicating the spatial arrangement.

Example

Clumped distribution is common in insects due to their tendency to aggregate around resources such as food or mates.

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