Ecology 7th Edition by Manuel Molles

Exercise 14

How do the positions of patches in a landscape affect the movement of individuals among habitat patches and among portions of a metapopulation Again, consider the hypothetical landscapes shown in question 5. Which of the two landscapes would promote the highest rate of movement of individuals between forest patches Can you think of any circumstances in which it might be desirable to reduce the movement of individuals across a landscape (Hint: Think of the potential threat of pathogens that are spread mainly by direct contact between individuals within a population.)