Look up: quadrat

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   quadrat
   a sampling device in the form of a square lattice.It may be a framework which can be placed on the ground,e.g.for dividing a plot into sub-plots,or a square grid of some transparent material for superposition on a nap Category: Statistics • a small,clearly demarcated,sample area of any shape but known size on which ecological observations are made Category: Botany and zoology
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   Quadrat
   A sampling unit used to assess density of organisms.
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   Quadrat
   Quad'rat noun [ French quadrat , cadrat . See Quadrate .] 1. (Print.) A block of type metal lower than the letters, -- used in spacing and in blank lines. [ Abbrev. quad.] 2. An old instrument used for taking altitudes; -- called also geometrical square , and line of shadows .
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   quadrat
   Sample units or plots that vary in size, shape, number and arrangements, depending on the nature of the vegetation, site conditions and purpose of study. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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   Quadrat
   A quadrat is an area in a particular forest with a certain amount of living species. In addition it helps to know how plants are growing in this field and it is often used for observing the natural behavior of animals. A `quadrat` is a measured and marked square, used in field biology to isolate a sample area for the purpose of counting the population of different species within that area. By sampling many quadrats, biologists can create data se...
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   Quadrat
   • (n.) A block of type metal lower than the letters, -- used in spacing and in blank lines. • (n.) An old instrument used for taking altitudes; -- called also geometrical square, and line of shadows.
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   Quadrat
   a small sample plot, usually square or rectangular (Ralph 1980:578).
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   Quadrat
   a sampling unit used to measure the number of individuals within a specific area.
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