Foster's rule

ecogeographical rule in evolutionary biology stating that members of a species get smaller or bigger depending on the resources available in the environment
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Foster's rule

Summary

Foster's rule is a principle[1]. It draws 169 Wikipedia views per month (principle category, ranking #45 of 126).[2]

Key Facts

  • Foster's rule's instance of is recorded as principle[3].
  • Foster's rule's Commons category is recorded as Foster's rule[4].
  • Foster's rule's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/048bm3[5].
  • Foster's rule's studied by is recorded as evolutionary biology[6].
  • Foster's rule's studied by is recorded as comparative biology[7].
  • Foster's rule's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 2497724[8].
  • Foster's rule's Namuwiki ID is recorded as 포스터의 법칙[9].

Why It Matters

Foster's rule draws 169 Wikipedia views per month (principle category, ranking #45 of 126).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Foster's rule. Retrieved May 3, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/foster-s-rule
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BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_foster-s-rule_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Foster's rule}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/foster-s-rule}, note = {Accessed: 2026-05-03}}
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