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Question 4: What is the significance of the slope of regression in a species − area relationship?

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Answer 1

The slope of regression (z) has a great significance in order to find a species-area relationship. It has been found that in smaller areas (where the species-area relationship is analyzed), the value of slopes of regression is similar regardless of the taxonomic group or the region. However, when a similar analysis is done in larger areas, then the slope of regression is much steeper.

Answer 2

Answer:

The slope of regression (z) has a great significance in order to find a species-area relationship.

It has been found that in smaller areas (where the species-area relationship is analyzed), the value of slopes of regression is similar regardless of the taxonomic group or the region.

However, when a similar analysis is done in larger areas, then the slope of regression is much steeper.