The given graph alongside shows species–area relationship. Write the

1.	The given graph alongside shows species–area relationship. Write the equation of the curve ‘a’ and explain.
Answer» The equation of the curve ‘a’ is S = CA^Z . i. Within a region, species richness increases with increasing explored area but only up to a limit. ii. Relationship between species richness and area for a wide variety of taxa turns out to be rectangular hyperbola.

The given graph alongside shows species–area relationship. Write the equation of the curve ‘a’ and explain.

Answer»

The equation of the curve ‘a’ is S = CA^Z .

i. Within a region, species richness increases with increasing explored area but only up to a limit.

ii. Relationship between species richness and area for a wide variety of taxa turns out to be rectangular hyperbola.