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Species-Area Relationship Calculator.
Estimates the number of species expected in a habitat of a given area using the power-law species-area relationship S = c * A^z.
Vos entrées
Comment ça marche
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Enter the area of the habitat in square kilometers.
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Enter the constant c, which represents the number of species per unit area.
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Enter the exponent z, which describes how species richness scales with area.
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The calculator applies the formula S = c × A^z to estimate the number of species.
c * pow(area, z)Questions fréquentes
What does the exponent z represent?
The exponent z is the slope of the species-area relationship on a log-log plot. It typically ranges from 0.15 to 0.35 for most habitats, with higher values indicating steeper increases in species with area.
What is the constant c?
The constant c is the number of species expected in one unit of area (e.g., 1 km²). It varies by taxonomic group and region.
Can this calculator be used for conservation planning?
Yes, it helps estimate species loss when habitat area is reduced, which is useful for reserve design and impact assessments.
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Résultats
Formule vérifiéeExpected species
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Comment ça marche
Estimates the number of species expected in a habitat of a given area using the power-law species-area relationship S = c * A^z.
- Enter the area of the habitat in square kilometers.
- Enter the constant c, which represents the number of species per unit area.
- Enter the exponent z, which describes how species richness scales with area.
- The calculator applies the formula S = c × A^z to estimate the number of species.
Formules
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Power-law species-area relationship
S is the number of species, A is the area, c is a constant, and z is the scaling exponent.
Example:
Input: A = 100 km², c = 10, z = 0.3
Calculation: 10 × 100^0.3 ≈ 10 × 3.98 = 39.8
Result: ≈ 40 species
Cas d'utilisation réels
Où ce calcul apparaît dans la vie quotidienne.
Habitat fragmentation
Estimate how many species might be lost when a habitat is reduced in size.
Example: If a 100 km² forest is cut to 10 km², species drop from 40 to about 20.
Island biogeography
Predict species richness on islands of different sizes.
Example: Compare a 5 km² island to a 50 km² island.
Reserve design
Determine the area needed to support a target number of species.
Example: Find the area required for 100 species given c and z.
Conseils et erreurs courantes
Tips
- Use typical z values: 0.15 for mainland, 0.25 for islands, 0.35 for isolated habitats.
- Ensure area units are consistent (e.g., all in km²).
- The relationship is a power law, so log-log plots are linear.
- For small areas, the estimate may be less accurate due to sampling effects.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using z as a percentage instead of a decimal (e.g., 0.3 not 30).
- Forgetting to convert area to the same units as c.
- Assuming the relationship holds outside the range of observed data.
Hypothèses et limites
- Use the stated inputs and units.
- Results are estimates for planning and education.
- Check measurements and source data before making an important decision.