Concept information
This concept has been deprecated.
Preferred term
species-area curve
Is replaced by
Definition
- [Henderson's] graph illustrating the number of species (plotted on the y-axis) found in a given area (increase in area plotted on the x-axis). The shape of the curve provides information on the species diversity and species richness of an area and is helpful in determining the most efficient size of plot for sampling.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- species accumulation curve
- species area curve
- species area curves
Creator
- 0000-0003-2195-3997
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa1016
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