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What does population size refer to?
What does population size refer to?
- The genetic variation within a population
- The distribution patterns of species
- The total number of individuals (correct)
- The number of individuals per unit area
What method is commonly used to estimate population size for immobile organisms?
What method is commonly used to estimate population size for immobile organisms?
- Random distribution
- Mark and recapture
- Quadrat sampling (correct)
- Life tables
Which distribution pattern occurs in wind-dispersed plants?
Which distribution pattern occurs in wind-dispersed plants?
- Uniform distribution
- Clumped distribution
- Territorial distribution
- Random distribution (correct)
What information do life tables provide about organisms?
What information do life tables provide about organisms?
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How do smaller organisms tend to be distributed compared to larger organisms?
How do smaller organisms tend to be distributed compared to larger organisms?
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What does population density refer to?
What does population density refer to?
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In what species are clumped distributions commonly observed?
In what species are clumped distributions commonly observed?
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Which method is used for estimating population size in smaller mobile organisms like mammals?
Which method is used for estimating population size in smaller mobile organisms like mammals?
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Which characteristic does not significantly affect adaptation potential and genetic variation within populations?
Which characteristic does not significantly affect adaptation potential and genetic variation within populations?
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What do disturbances have an impact on concerning population characteristics?
What do disturbances have an impact on concerning population characteristics?
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