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This concept has been deprecated.

deprecated concept > species-area curve

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

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa1016

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