Environmental Research Methods Flashcards
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Quadrat Sampling Method
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Quadrats are usually selected at random and are used to assess the number of animals or plants living in this habitat
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Line Transect Sampling Method
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a straight line that cuts through a natural landscape so that standardized observations and measurements can be made
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What is species richness and abundance?
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Species richness is the number of species within a given area. Species abundance is the number of individuals within each species that are found within the same area.
