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The Equilibrium Theory of Island Biogeography: Fact or Fiction?
Abstract
The development of the equilibrium theory of island biogeography and its basic concepts are outlined. Studies purporting to validate the theory are critically examined, and it is concluded that there is little support for its tenets. The application of the theory to nature conservation and ecology is therefore premature.
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- Authors
- Gilbert, F. S.
- Venue
- Journal of Biogeography
- Publisher
- JSTOR
- Published
- 1980-09
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 209
- ISSN
- 0305-0270 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2091411094
- Cited by
- 383
- References
- 2
- FWCI
- 33.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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