Indicator Species and Population Monitoring Techniques

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What does the presence or absence of indicator species provide information about?

  • Mating habits of the indicator species
  • Population size of the indicator species
  • Migratory patterns of the indicator species
  • Environmental conditions such as pollution (correct)

What does an increased population of a species indicate?

  • The species is not affected by environmental conditions
  • The species is in decline due to environmental conditions
  • The species is susceptible to environmental conditions
  • The species is favored by the environmental conditions (correct)

What is the formula used in the mark and recapture technique to estimate population size?

  • N = (M + C) / R
  • N = (M * C) / R (correct)
  • N = (M - C) / R
  • N = (M * C) * R

Which assumption is NOT made in the mark and recapture technique?

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Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for marking individuals in the mark and recapture technique?

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What is an important consideration when marking and observing individuals for the mark and recapture technique?

<p>Minimizing the impact on the study species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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