the Species-Area Relationship

The Species-Area Relationship describes how larger areas tend to support more species because they provide more diverse habitats, resources, and opportunities for different organisms to thrive. As the size of an area increases, the chance of housing unique or specialized species also grows. This pattern is common in nature and helps ecologists understand biodiversity, conservation needs, and how habitat loss can lead to fewer species in an environment. Essentially, bigger places usually sustain a richer variety of life than smaller ones.