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The Theory of Island Biogeography

papers articles scientific paper book major planned

Creators

  • Robert H. MacArthur, author
  • Edward O. Wilson, author

Canon Rationale

A major ecology monograph, included for equilibrium island biogeography, species-area thinking, colonization-extinction dynamics, and conservation influence.

Evidence

  • handbook: Encyclopaedia Britannica, 'island biogeography'.
  • citation context: Princeton University Press page for MacArthur and Wilson, The Theory of Island Biogeography.

Audit Flags

version dependency, epistemic status required

Completion unit: read the full short monograph or a documented selection centered on equilibrium theory.

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