Preferred term
patch size
Definition
- Patch, a term fundamental to landscape ecology, is defined as a relatively homogeneous area that differs from its surroundings. Therefore, patch size should be a measure of its extent in terms of area.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- size of patch
Creator
- herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/22180