If a stem cell divides symmetrically, have the ability to produce either two stem cells (increasing the stem cell pool by one) or two committed cells (decreasing the pool by one). This is called symmetrical renewing or symmetrical differentiating.

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The constant c is often thought of as the number of species per unit area. 

It is affected by many factors.

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Species Area curve relevant

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The effects of varying values of c and z on the species-area relationship

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 Tropical islands have greater c values than temperate ones.

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The richness of some areas is increased by the presence of corridors

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The effects of corridors on plant species richness.