Persistent problems in the construction of matrix population models

• Published in: Ecological modelling Vol. 406; pp. 33 - 43
• Main Authors: Kendall, Bruce E., Fujiwara, Masami, Diaz-Lopez, Jasmin, Schneider, Sandra, Voigt, Jakob, Wiesner, Sören
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 24.08.2019
• Subjects: COMADRE Animal Matrix Database; Lefkovitch matrix; Leslie matrix; Matrix population models; Model construction; Model validity; Matrix population models; Leslie matrix; Lefkovitch matrix; COMADRE Animal Matrix Database; Model construction; Model validity

Matrix population models (MPMs) are powerful tools for translating demographic and life history information into a form that can be used to address a wide range of research topics, such as projecting population dynamics, evaluating stressor impacts on populations, and studying life history evolution...