Question

Which of the following equation correctly represents species-area relationship?

• A. log C = log S + Z log A
• B. log A = log C + Z log S
• C. log A = log S + Z log C
• D. log S = log C + Z log A

Answer 1

The correct option is D log S = log C + Z log A


On a logarithmic scale, the species-area relationship is a straight line described by the equation
log S = log C + Z log A
where
S = species richness
A = area
Z = slope of the line (regression coefficient)
C = Y-intercept