Which of the Following Is NOT True with Regard to the Species-Area

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the species-area relationship?

• A) The relationship only holds for terrestrial environments and not aquatic (i.e., wetlands).
• B) The species-area curve is represented by the equation S = cA^z.
• C) The relationship is not always represented as a linear relationship.
• D) The relationship is found among various taxa.

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