Generates the transition matrix for a given probability and an interaction network using the niche model.

buildMarkov(nbsp, colo, metaweb, basexti, mn, mx, shape)

Arguments

nbsp	an integer giving the number of species.
colo	a vector giving the colonization rates of all species.
metaweb	a matrix describing the interaction network.
basexti	extinction rate without interaction.
mn, mx	a real number giving the minimum and maximum rate of extinction.
shape	a positive real number controlling the impact of biotic interactions: the larger the value the stronger the impact of interactions.

Value

A list including:

makov: the transition of the Markov chain to be solved.
speciesRichness: species richness for all states.
speciesPresence: matrix of presence for every species in all states.

References

Cazelles, K., Mouquet, N., Mouillot, D. & Gravel, D. On the integration of biotic interaction and environmental constraints at the biogeographical scale.