Arruda Neto, João Dias de ToledoRighi, HenrietteCascino, Marcos Antonio GagliardiGenofre, Godofredo da CamaraHormaza, Joel Mesa [UNESP]2016-04-012016-04-012014Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, v. 2, n. 8, p. 762-770, 2014.2327-4352http://hdl.handle.net/11449/137205A 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.762-770engTaylor’s lawLong-range interactionPopulation variabilitiesEcological complexityEcological nonlinearityArtigo10.4236/jamp.2014.28084Acesso abertoISSN2327-4352-2014-02-08-762-770.pdf8949540199759267