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A quadrat is a standard frame, typically square or rectangular, used in ecological surveys to sample a specific area. Quadrats are primarily used for studying sessile or slow-moving organisms, most commonly plants. By placing quadrats in multiple locations within a habitat and counting the number of plants (or other organisms like fungi or invertebrates) of interest within each quadrat, ecologists can estimate population density, frequency, and distribution for the entire area. While quadrats can sometimes be adapted for studying other organisms, their fundamental use is to define a unit area for sampling, making them most suitable for enumerating stationary populations like plants.

– A quadrat is a sampling frame defining a unit area.
– Used in ecological surveys.
– Most commonly applied to enumerate sessile or slow-moving organisms.
– Ideal for sampling plant populations in a defined area.

Sampling methods for animals vary depending on the species and habitat and might involve trapping, observation transects, or counting signs like burrows or tracks. While a quadrat could theoretically be used to count burrows in a defined area, its standard application is primarily for vegetation surveys or similar studies of organisms within a fixed plot.

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