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Preferred term

patch size

Is replaced by

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

deprecated concept

Creator

herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/EnvEu_131

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Created 3/31/16, last modified 3/21/22

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