Question

In an ecosystem, different species occupy different levels and vertical distribution of species is found. This is called ______.

Options

• Stratification

• Layering

• Fragmentation

• Population

Answer 1

In an ecosystem, different species occupy different levels and vertical distribution of species is found. This is called Stratification.

Explanation:

Vertical distribution of species into distinct layers (e.g., canopy, understory, herb layer) in an ecosystem is called stratification (also referred to as layering); different species occupy different strata according to their adaptations and niches.