Some problems of testing for density-dependence in animal populations
- 1 January 1973
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Oecologia
- Vol. 13 (2), 183-190
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00345648
Abstract
A test for density-dependent mortality using the regression of log number of survivors of a mortality on the log initial number is discussed. Problems associated with the test, including those due to errors in the independent variable and certain problems of interpretation, are also discussed. Despite criticisms of this type of test in recent years, it is felt that the test is valuable as long as it is used carefully and critically, involving constant consideration of the biological relationships involved.Keywords
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