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प्रश्न
Given below is an equation describing the Species-Area relationship between species richness and area for a wide variety of taxa as angiosperm plants, birds, bats etc. S = CAz
- Give a graphical representation of the given equation showing Species-Area relationship.
- What does 'S' represent in the given equation?
- What is the value of 'Z' (regression coefficient) for frugivorous birds and mammals in the tropical forests of different continents?
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उत्तर
- The given equation's graphical representation of the relationship between species and area is as follows:

- The species richness is represented by S in the given equation.
- The regression coefficient Z is the slope of the line. The slope is found to be 1.15 for frugivorous (fruit-eating) birds and mammals in tropical woods on various continents.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain, giving three reasons, why tropics show greatest levels of species diversity.
Short answer type question
Tropical regions exhibit species richness as compared to polar regions. Justify.
The 'rivet' in the rivet popper hypothesis is considered to represent the ______.
In the equation: log S = log C + Z log A , S= species richness; Z = slope of line (regression coefficient); A = area; C = Y intercept. For smaller area, the value of Z ranges from ____________.
The graph of species richness and area for a number of taxa like angiospermic plants, freshwater fishes, and birds is found to be ______.
Amongst the animal group given below, which one has the highest percentage of endangered species?
The pattern of biodiversity is affected by ______.
The relation between species richness and area for a wide variety of taxa appears as ______.
Which of the following hypothesis suggests that ecosystems are like aeroplanes where flight safety (ecosystem functioning) may or may not be compromised, depending upon which species are being lost?
Tropical regions show greatest level of species richness because -
- Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, hence more time was available for species diversification.
- Tropical environments are more seasonal.
- More solar energy is available in tropics.
- Constant environments promote niche specialization.
- Tropical environments are constant and predictable.
Choose the correct answer form the options given below:
