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6 Ways To Measure Diversity

Scientists use several methods to measure biodiversity including canopy fogging, transect sampling, mist netting, aerial photos, surveys, and quadrat sampling. Canopy fogging involves spraying insecticide into trees to collect falling insects. Transect sampling uses a marked line to record species along. Mist netting uses fine nets to safely capture animals like bats and birds. Aerial photos count species from above. Surveys involve identifying and counting species on foot or boat. Quadrat sampling uses marked squares to count species in specific areas.

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6 Ways To Measure Diversity

Scientists use several methods to measure biodiversity including canopy fogging, transect sampling, mist netting, aerial photos, surveys, and quadrat sampling. Canopy fogging involves spraying insecticide into trees to collect falling insects. Transect sampling uses a marked line to record species along. Mist netting uses fine nets to safely capture animals like bats and birds. Aerial photos count species from above. Surveys involve identifying and counting species on foot or boat. Quadrat sampling uses marked squares to count species in specific areas.

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6 ways to measure diversity

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CANOPY FOGGING
CANOPY FOGGING
● Scientists use canopy fogging
to collect data about the
biodiversity of insects.
● It is often used in forests.
● A low dose of insecticide is
sprayed up into the top of a
tree or trees.
● The insecticide kills the
insects, causing them to fall
from the trees.
● When the insects fall, they
are collected in a large
screen, a large sheet, or
several large funnels.
● To learn more about
biodiversity, scientists study
the insects, identify them,
and count them.
TRANSECT SAMPLING
Transect Sampling
● Scientists use a transect
line to complete transect
sampling.
● A transect line can be a
rope, string, or measuring
tape that is marked at set
intervals, such as every
meter or every 2 meters.
● The transect line is placed
in or on the habitat surface
and, at every interval, the
number of species and
individuals are recorded.
● Transect lines can be used
in both terrestrial and
aquatic habitats.
Mist netting
Mist Netting

● Fine mesh nets, called mist nets,


are used to humanely capture
animals in ecosystems.
● In terrestrial ecosystems,
netting is often used to collect
data on the biodiversity of bats
and birds.
● A large net is stretched across
an area, and when a bat or bird
flies into the net, it is removed
and examined by scientists. In
aquatic ecosystems, fish,
shellfish, and other organisms
may be captured.
● After organisms are captured,
they are identified, counted, and
often tagged and released.
Aerial photos
Aerial Photos
● Photos of the ground taken
from above, usually from an
airplane, are called aerial
photos.
● Aerial photos can be used to
count and track species of
whales and herds of migrating
animals on land, such as moose
and caribou.
● Aerial photos can also be used
to assess the biodiversity of
trees in temperate forests,
but a limitation of the photos
is that you can't see the
forest floor.
surveys
Surveys

● An effective way for scientists


to learn more about the
biodiversity of certain groups of
organisms, particularly birds, is
by surveying.
● By analyzing data collected by
expert bird watchers, field
technicians, and scientists, a
big picture of the biodiversity
of bird species in an area can be
seen.
● Surveys are usually conducted by
people going through a habitat on
foot or in a boat and, in the
case of birds, using binoculars
and a spotting scope to identify
and count the number of birds in
each species.
Quadrat sampling
Quadrat Sampling
● A quadrat is a known square area
that is marked using a pre-made
square of plastic or stakes and
string.
● Quadrats can range in size from 1
m2 to 20 m2 and can be used in
both aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems.
● The size of the quadrat used
depends on the type of habitat
and organisms surveyed.
● Scientists set down the quadrat
and count the number of species
and the number of individuals of
each species.
● This is repeated many times
throughout the habitat so that
the most accurate calculation of
biodiversity can be made.
activity
ACTIVITY:
1. What are the six ways to measure diversity? Give the
meaning of each.
2. What is the benefit of these ways to our biodiversity?
3. Out of the 6 ways, what way is the best? In your own
opinion. Explain your answer.

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