If S is species richness, A is area, Z is slope of the line…

Biology Biodiversity and Conservation General Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 21, 2026

If S is species richness, A is area, Z is slope of the line, and the C is Y – intercept, then species richness will be shown as

S=C+A z

S=C+AZ

S=C.AZ

S=C.A z

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The correct answer is:

The species-area relationship is expressed mathematically as:

S=C ⋅ A^Z

Where:

S= species richness

A= area

Z= slope of the line (typically between 0.1-0.2 for most taxa)

C=Y-intercept (constant depending on habitat type)

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