Biogeography

Biogeography

The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.

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pattern diversity

Biology; Biogeography

An index that incorporates the number of species and relative abundances of species (evenness) recorded as change between parts of the internal pattern of a community.

competition

Biology; Biogeography

An interaction between members of two or more species that, as a consequence either of exploitation of a shared resource or of interference related to that resource, has a negative effect on ...

population viability analysis (PVA)

Biology; Biogeography

Analysis that estimates minimum viable populations.

population vulnerability analysis

Biology; Biogeography

Analysis that estimates minimum viable populations.

territory

Biology; Biogeography

Any area defended by one or more individuals against intrusion by others of the same or different species.

stressor

Biology; Biogeography

Any chemical, physical, or biological entity that can induce adverse effects on individuals, populations, communities, or ecosystems.

disturbance

Biology; Biogeography

Any relatively discrete event in time that disrupts ecosystem, community, or population structure and changes resources, substrate availability, or the physical environment.