Why do several small patches hold more species than few large patches

Volume: 29, Issue: 4, Pages: 615 - 628
Published: Apr 1, 2020
Abstract
Background: The principle that a single large habitat patch should hold more species than several small patches totalling the same area (SL > SS) is used by conservation agencies to favour protection of large, contiguous areas. Previous reviews of empirical studies have found the opposite, SS > SL, creating the single large or several small (SLOSS) debate. Aims: Review the empirical and theoretical SLOSS literature; identify potential mechanisms...
Paper Details
Title
Why do several small patches hold more species than few large patches
Published Date
Apr 1, 2020
Volume
29
Issue
4
Pages
615 - 628
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