Biology

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Chapter 8.3

Population
Ecology

What is Population
Ecology?

Population ecology is
branch of ecology that
studies the structure and
dynamics of populations.

What is
population???
A population is
defined as a
group of

What is Popular
density?
Population density
is defined as the
number of
organisms per

Population density can be affected by

various factors:
Abotic-pH value,light intensity,temperature,
...
Biotic-producers,consumers,primary
consumers
Birth rate
Death rate
immigration
Emigration

Estimate the size and

density of a population
by using two method:

1.Direct
counting(smal
l)

What is quadrat sampling

technique?

Quadrat samping
technique is used in
estimating the size of
plant population or to

The Quadrat sampling

technique can determine
three things:

a)Frequecy
b)Density
c)Percentage

Frequency
Frequency is
Frequency=
the number of
times a
particular
species is found
present when a

number of quadrats
containing the species
number of quadrats

X 100%