sampling techniques Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pooter?
A
container which collects small insects when the mouthpiece is sucked
2
Q
what is a sweep net?
A
net on pole which sweeps through bushes/long grass to catch insects
3
Q
what is a pitfall trap?
A
container in ground, level with surface, cover balanced on stones to prevent rain and leave overnight to collect insects
4
Q
what is tree beating?
A
hit/shake tree and collect organisms that fall onto material
5
Q
what is kick sampling?
A
kick the bottom of a stream/river and use a net to pick up anything disturbed
6
Q
what is a point quadrat?
A
frame placed in habitat, pins placed into frame, count what pins touch
7
Q
what is a frame quadrat?
A
square frame divided by string/wire into equal subdivisions, record abundance of each species
