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What is the purpose of a nested plot survey? |
To determine the required plot size when sampling a plant community. |
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What are the guidlines for forests? |
200-500 m2 |
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What are the guidlines for grasslands? |
50-100 m2 |
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How is the size determined? |
Standards Guidlines Nested Plot Theories |
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How is the procedure conducted? |
Set up a 0.5 by 0.5 m rectangular plot and gradually increase size until no new species can be found. |
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What is the name of graph that displays the data? |
Species area curve |
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What does the x axis on the species area curve indicate?
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Plot area m2 |
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What does the y axis on the species area curve indicate? |
Number of new species found |
