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The vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called as:

A

Stratification

B

Fragmentation

C

Mobilization

D

Mineralization

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Stratification is the vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community. It is the formation of vertical layers where vegetation is dense i.e. 5-7 strata in tropical rain forests with evergreen tall trees, canopy trees, shrub layer, below tree lawyer, the bottom layer of herbs and grass at ground level.
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