F212 OCR AS Biology - Sampling Animals - Flashcards in A Level and IB Biology

What are the disadvantages of animal sampling?

Animals move and sampling their habitat can be damaging

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We cannot trap larger animals, but how can we note their presence?

Observe the environment for droppings, burrows and damage to bark of trees

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Sweep netting is?

Sweep net in low vegetation

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In sweep netting a pooter is used, what is this for and why?

Prevent animal escape and note it's prescence

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The EIA stands for?

Environmental impact assessment

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A light trap is to capture flying insects at night using U.V light with a container under light containing alcohol for them to eventually fall into?

True

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Tullgren funnel what is it?

Collecting small animals from leaf litter, a light at the top of the tullgren drives animal downwards into a jar.

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We cannot trap larger animals, but how can we note their presence?

Observe the environment for droppings, burrows and damage to bark of trees

Sweep netting is?

In sweep netting a pooter is used, what is this for and why?

The EIA stands for?

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