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How the distribution of a species is affected by limiting factors

How the distribution of a species is affected by limiting factors

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This graph is a representation of a population’s common distribution for most influencing biotic and abiotic factors.

Within any population, most individuals will prefer to stay within the optimum range. While some may tolerate less-optimum ranges, no individuals will survive outside this range. 

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