A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Negative density-distribution relationship in butterflies
Authors: Paivinen J, Grapputo A, Kaitala V, Komonen A, Kotiaho JS, Saarinen K, Wahlberg N
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Publication year: 2005
Journal:: BMC Biology
Journal name in source: BMC BIOLOGY
Journal acronym: BMC BIOL
Volume: 3
Number of pages: 13
ISSN: 1741-7007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-3-5
Abstract
Conclusion: We suggest that one important determinant of density-distribution relationships is the geographical location of the study: on the edge of a distribution range, suitable habitat patches are likely to be more isolated than in the core of the range. In such a situation, only the largest and best quality patches are likely to be occupied, and these by definition can support a relatively dense population leading to a negative density-distribution relationship. Finally, we conclude that generalizations about the positive density-distribution relationship should be made more cautiously.
Conclusion: We suggest that one important determinant of density-distribution relationships is the geographical location of the study: on the edge of a distribution range, suitable habitat patches are likely to be more isolated than in the core of the range. In such a situation, only the largest and best quality patches are likely to be occupied, and these by definition can support a relatively dense population leading to a negative density-distribution relationship. Finally, we conclude that generalizations about the positive density-distribution relationship should be made more cautiously.
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