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Steeper slopes in the species-area relationship mean that
Steeper slopes in the species-area relationship mean that
- Species richness remains constant regardless of explored area.
- Species richness is unrelated to explored area.
- Species richness increases at a faster rate with increasing explored area. (correct)
- Species richness decreases with increasing explored area.
What is the equation that describes the relationship between species richness and area on a logarithmic scale?
What is the equation that describes the relationship between species richness and area on a logarithmic scale?
- $log S = log C + Z log A$ (correct)
- $log S = log C - Z log A$
- $log S = log C \cdot Z log A$
- $log S = log C / Z log A$
What is the range of values for Z in the species-area relationship?
What is the range of values for Z in the species-area relationship?
- 0.6 to 1.2
- 0.2 to 0.4
- 0.1 to 0.2 (correct)
- 0.4 to 0.6
What does a rectangular hyperbola represent in the species-area relationship?
What does a rectangular hyperbola represent in the species-area relationship?
What is the slope (Z value) of the regression line for frugivorous birds and mammals in the tropical forests of different continents?
What is the slope (Z value) of the regression line for frugivorous birds and mammals in the tropical forests of different continents?
What is the value of Z for species-area relationships among entire continents?
What is the value of Z for species-area relationships among entire continents?
Which taxonomic groups have been studied in relation to the species-area relationship?
Which taxonomic groups have been studied in relation to the species-area relationship?
What did Alexander von Humboldt observe about species richness and explored area in South American jungles?
What did Alexander von Humboldt observe about species richness and explored area in South American jungles?
What is the y-intercept (C value) in the equation that describes the relationship between species richness and area on a logarithmic scale?
What is the y-intercept (C value) in the equation that describes the relationship between species richness and area on a logarithmic scale?
What does a logarithmic scale represent in the species-area relationship equation?
What does a logarithmic scale represent in the species-area relationship equation?
