What is Range (biology)?
[[Image:Population distribution.svg|thumb|right|The three basic types of population distribution within an area. From top to bottom: spaced (uniform/regular), random and clumped (aggregated).]] In biology, the '''range''' or '''distribution''' of a [[species]] is the [[geography|geographical]] area or [[habitat]] where the species live. Sometimes, when species are found in different regions at different times of year, [[wikt:term|terms]] such as '''summer range''' and '''winter range''' can be used. When [[discussion|discussing]] about [[animal]]s, the species' '''natural range''' is often discussed. There are at least five types of distribution patterns: * [[random]] * [[wikt:cluster|cluster]]ed/[[group]]ed (most are in one area) * linear (they are in a line) * radial (radiating from a centre) * Regular/ordered (not random, but in set positions) ==Related pages== *[[Ecology]] [[Category:Habitats]] [[Category:Population]] {{biology-stub}}