1A : Sampling of Wild Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
Sampling should…
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…be carried out in a way that minimises impact on wild species and habitats
2
Q
Point Count
A
Involves an observer recording all individuals seen from a fixed point count location.
3
Q
Quadrat
A
Put down on a transect randomly to count the amount of organisms
4
Q
Transect
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A line which different samples are taken, set up where the terrain or abiotic factors can change.
5
Q
Mobile Species
A
Traps and nets can be used to capture them.
6
Q
Elusive species
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Can be sampled directly using camera traps or indirectly with scat sampling.
7
Q
Scat sampling
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Animal droppings are collected and this gives info on abundance and diet.
