Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics
Volume 2, Issue 8 (July 2014)
ISSN Print: 2327-4352 ISSN Online: 2327-4379
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Taylor’s Power Law for Ecological Communities—An Explanation on Nonextensive/Nonlinear Statistical Grounds ()
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A new idea on how to conceptually interpret the so-called Taylor’s power law for ecological communities is presented. The core of our approach is based on nonextensive/nonlinear statistical concepts, which are shown to be at the genesis of all power laws, particularly when a system is constituted by long-range interacting elements. In this context, the ubiquity of the Taylor’s power law is discussed and addressed by showing that long-range interactions are at the heart of the internal dynamics of populations.
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