Biogeography

Biogeography

The study of geographic distribution of living organisms.

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Biogeography

point count method

Biology; Biogeography

Count of contacts recorded by an observer from a fixed observation point and over a specified time interval: fixed distance (radius) point count is limited to individuals within a single fixed ...

variable circular plot

Biology; Biogeography

Count of contacts recorded by an observer from a fixed observation point and over a specified time interval: fixed distance (radius) point count is limited to individuals within a single fixed ...

local extinction

Biology; Biogeography

Disappearance of a population from a habitat patch or local area. Local extinctions can accumulate into regional extinctions and finally global extinction.

feral

Biology; Biogeography

Escaped from domestication. Feral individuals may be descendants of the original escapees.

landscape physiognomy

Biology; Biogeography

Features associated with the physical layout of elements within a landscape.

Fecundity and mortality parameters used to predict population changes, such as number of eggs laid per clutch, the frequency at which clutches are laid, the survivorship of eggs and young in the nest ...

landscape ecology

Biology; Biogeography

Field of study that considers the development and dynamics of spatial heterogeneity, interactions and exchanges across heterogeneous landscapes, the influences of spatial heterogeneity on biotic and ...