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The variety of genes or inherited traits that are present in a population make up its _______________ ______________.
genetic diversity
The number of different species and the quantity of each species in an ecological community is called __________ ______________.
species diversity
The variety of ecosystems in the biosphere is called _______________ ________________.
ecosystem diversity
The method often used to collect data about the biodiversity of insects.
canopy fogging
In each method of sampling biodiversity, scientists must ___________ and _____________ organisms.
study and count
Explain the process of canopy fogging.
A low dose of insecticide is sprayed into the tops of trees so that insects can be collected on a large screen on the forest floor.
The method of biodiversity sampling that used a rope, string, or measuring tape to mark set intervals in an ecosystem.
Transect Sampling
The method of biodiversity sampling that used a fine mesh net to humanely capture animals.
Mist Netting
What animals are most often studied using mist netting?
birds and bats
The method of biodiversity sampling that involves photographing organisms from above.
Aerial Photos
The method of biodiversity sampling that uses data from bird watchers, field technicians, and scientists to develop of big picture of biodiversity.
Surveys
The method of sampling biodiversity that marks a square area using a pre-made square that ranges in size.
Quadrat Sampling
