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प्रश्न
Study the graph given below:

As per Alexander von Humboldt, what do the symbols S, A, Z and C in the graph stand for, in respect of a species and area relationship?
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उत्तर
On a logarithmic scale, the relationship is a straight line described by the equation,
log S = log C + Z log A
where,
S = Species richness
A = Area
Z = slope of the line (regression coefficient)
C = Y-intercept
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the significance of the slope of regression in a species-area relationship?
Short answer type question
Tropical regions exhibit species richness as compared to polar regions. Justify.
On a log scale the relationship of species richness and area becomes linear (straight line) and is given by the equation.
Maximum species richness is observed in the ______.
Species richness - area relationship is given by ______.
Select the correct alternative for x and y.

Which of these is true about tropical environments?
What does the term ‘Frugivorous’ mean?
Lesser variation in biomass production over a period of time is called ______.
Alexander von Humboldt observed that, within a region species richness ______ with increasing explored area.
