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Ecology Assignment 1

The video outlines fieldwork techniques for estimating the abundance and distribution of clover flowers in an ecosystem, focusing on methods such as quadrats and transects. It details steps for measuring area, random sampling, counting flowers, and analyzing data to understand the impact of abiotic factors like light on flower density. This practical guide serves as a resource for conducting ecological field studies.

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Ecology Assignment 1

The video outlines fieldwork techniques for estimating the abundance and distribution of clover flowers in an ecosystem, focusing on methods such as quadrats and transects. It details steps for measuring area, random sampling, counting flowers, and analyzing data to understand the impact of abiotic factors like light on flower density. This practical guide serves as a resource for conducting ecological field studies.

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ECOLOGY ASSIGNMENT

The video discusses fieldwork techniques used to determine the abundance and distribution of a species within
an ecosystem, specifically focusing on clover flowers as a case study. The presenter outlines a step-by-step
approach to estimate the population of clover flowers in a sampled area.
A. Quadrat
1.Area Measurement: First, they measure the area of the field where the clover grows using tools like a tape
measure or a measuring wheel, resulting in a calculated area of 1,650 square meters.

2.Random Sampling: The presenter emphasizes the importance of random sampling by using a grid overlay and a
random number generator to determine where to place quadrats (sample plots) within the area.

3. Counting Flowers: They count the number of clover flowers in the selected quadrats, displaying dots over the
flowers for visualization. By recording these counts, they aggregate the data to find the mean number of flowers

per quadrat.

4.Estimating Total Population: To estimate the total number of clover flowers in the field, the total area is divided
by the area of a quadrat and then multiplied by the mean number of flowers observed per quadrat.
5.Using Percentage Cover: An alternative method discussed involves dividing each quadrat into smaller grids to
calculate the percentage cover of flowers rather than just counting them.

Transect Technique

1. The video also introduces the transect line method, which investigates how factors like light intensity affect
flower distribution. A tape measure is placed from a shaded area into an open area, and the number of flowers in
quadrats along the line is recorded.

2.Data Analysis: Finally, the presenter suggests plotting the data on graphs to analyze the relationship between
distance from shade and flower density, indicating the impacts of abiotic factors such as light. In summary, the
video provides a practical guide to estimating species populations using quadrats and transects in ecological field
studies.

BY AGUTI BEVERLY
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