Answer to Question #299489 in Zoology for Gu²

Question

Briefly explain in your own words possible reasons for ecologists to use mathematical and/or graphical models to assist with formulating general ecological rules

Answer 1

Historically, mathematical models in ecology have been used largely to provide qualitative explanations for patterns in nature. A classic example of this approach was the effort to use competition models to explain species diversity (Diamond and Case, 1986).

Also Scientists use mathematical models to create amazing, as well as useful images. … Scientists use the models to relate the amount of energy reflected from objects to the objects' physical condition.