A species-area relation is used by ecologists to –

Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Patterns of Biodiversity Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Determine the population density of a species in a certain habitat.

Examine how human populations are growing

Estimate the number of species extinctions resulting from habitat destruction

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The species–area relationship describes how species richness increases with area.

Ecologists use this mathematical relationship to predict species loss when habitats are reduced or fragmented due to human activity.

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