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ZOO 102 Geographic Distribution of Animal Life Objective Question

Question

The movement of individuals away from their place of birth or existing population is known as:
Options
A Dispersal
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B Speciation
C Vicariance
D Hibernation
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dispersal is defined as the movement of individuals away from their place of birth or existing population. Speciation (B) is the formation of new species, not the movement of individuals.

Hint

This process involves travel and the potential to reach new areas.

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