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Record 1 2009-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Ecology (General)
DEF

A mathematical adjustment of the number of individuals in a population based on the distribution of reproductive success.

CONT

Effective population size is used to calculate, the effect of genetic drift or rate of inbreeding, etc.

OBS

effective population size: term used by Environment Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Écologie (Généralités)
DEF

[Ensemble d']individus aptes à la reproduction à l'exclusion des individus dont la reproduction est empêchée dans la nature pour des raisons d'environnement et de comportement, ou autres.

OBS

taille effective de la population : terme en usage à Environnement Canada.

Key term(s)
  • taille réelle de la population

Spanish

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