Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is known as :
- Stratification
- Pyramid
- Divergence
- Zonation
Answer
(1) Stratification
Solution
As per NCERT, the vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called stratification.
⇒ For example, trees occupy the top vertical strata or layer of a forest, shrubs the second and herbs and grasses occupy the bottom layers.
(Zonation refers to horizontal distribution.)
∴ The answer is stratification.
Answer: (1)