(this is an absolute measure, not an estimate like with frequency and percentage cover) How can a frame quadrat be used to measure frequency? - this is used where individual members of a species are hard to count, like grass or moss this will give you the density per square metre Percentage cover How can a frame quadrat be used to measure density? - if individual large plants can be seen clearly, count the number of them in a 1m by 1m Square quadrat
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these may contain images to identify the organism, or a series of questions which classify an organism into a particular species based on identifiable characteristics What is species eveness? Species eveness is a measure of the relative abundances of different species in an area What are the 3 main ways a frame quadrat is used to sample the population of plants living in a habitat? Density a lsit should be compiled of each species identified so the total number of species can them be calculated What do scientists use to enable them to accurately identify organisms? - identification keys are often used to study how the presence and distribution of organisms across an area of land varies, the quadrat can be placed systematically along a line or belt transect What is species richness? Species richness is a measure of the number of different species living in a habitat/specific area How is species richness measured? - use a combination of techniques measured above to try to identify all the species present in a habitat they must be released back into the habitat at the point they were collected as soon as possible How can quadrants be used to collect the most valid representative sample of an area? - qadrats should be used following a random sampling technique the type and number of species within each section of the quadrat is recorded Diagram of a frame quadrat: What must happen to protect animals that are being sampled? - All living organisms must be handled carefully and for as short a time period as possible
each species of plant the pin touches is recorded Diagram of a point quadrat: How does a frame quadrat work? - a frame quadrat consists of a square frame divided into a grid of equal sections at set intervals along the bar, long pins can be pushed through the bar to reach the ground How does a point quadrat work? - a point quadrat consists of a frame containing a horizontal bar
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