tribniUsing a Transect
The same area that was sampled by using the random quadrat method can also be sampled using a transect. In this case we will run a continuous transect and draw every plant that crosses the transect line. A transect is a straight line that is taken through an area. Sampling can be taken continuously or at predetermined distances along the line.
Below is a transect drawing through a mangrove
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A plan sketch
A plan sketch is a drawing of the study area and can include the distribution of organisms. Below is an aerial photograph of the area studied. The distribution of nippers has been drawn in with a dotted line. The position of the panoramas are also indicated on the map.
Aerial photograph of study area
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