Chapter Objectives

The physical environment limits the geographic distribution of species.

On small scales, individuals within populations are distributed in patterns that may be random, regular, or clumped; on larger scales, individuals within a population are clumped.

Population density declines with increasing organism size.

Rarity is influenced by geographic range, habitat tolerance, and population size; rare species are vulnerable to extinction.

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