ecology + quadrats + belt transect Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ecosystem?
A
living organisms + enviroment
2
Q
whats a population?
A
number of one species
3
Q
whats a communtiy?
A
all the different species within an ecosystem
4
Q
whats a habitat?
A
a place where an organism lives
5
Q
whats the steps of using quadrats for roses in a field?
A
- count roses in 10 random quadrats
- find the average number of roses
average= total number of roses in the quadrats you chose/// number of quadrats that you chose (10)
- multiply by the full number of quadrats
6
Q
belt transecr steps?
A
- mark a line
- quadrats placed at regular intervals
- count species number in each quadrat
- calculate average and repeat
7
Q
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