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3. LAW OF TOLERANCE
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A species is confined, ecologically and geographically, by the extremes of
environmental adversities that it can withstand.
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The boundaries of a species realm --
Hill, valley, sea, dry land --
Are drawn when hardships overwhelm
Its power to withstand
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4. LAW OF VALENCE
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In each part of its area, a given species shows a greater or lesser amplitude
in ranging through various habitats (or communities); this is conditioned by
its requirements and tolerances being satisfied or nearly overcome.
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Where
best its needs are met, a species grows,
But hindered or deprived, its ouput slows.
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