Free Resource
Island Biogeography Theory
A no nonsense guide for understanding this core ecological concept
What’s covered?
The influences that determine species richness are of constant study by biologists. The most famous and impactful of which may be the classical Theory of Island Biogeography.
This free, pdf handout provides clear explanations for the following concepts:
- What even is an island ecologically?
- Equilibria theory of Island Biogeography
- How island isolation and area affect species richness
- The difference between stepping stone and long distance dispersal
- 3 open-access studies
