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Ecology, Concepts and Applications, 2/e
Manuel C. Molles, University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
Species Abundance and Diversity

Chapter Objectives


Most species are moderately abundant; few are very abundant or extremely rare.

A combination of the number of species and their relative abundance defines species diversity.

Species diversity is higher in complex environments.

Intermediate levels of disturbance promote higher diversity.








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