Question

final assessment - wildlife population ecology
wildlife population ecology
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which of the following methods for measuring populations utilizes recording signs of animals, such as droppings, tracks, nest counts, etc.?
index of population size
measurement parameters
census
rate of increase

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Index of population size: Involves using indirect signs (droppings, tracks, nests) to estimate population, matching the description.
• Measurement parameters: Too general, not specific to sign - recording.
• Census: Requires direct counting of individuals, not signs.
• Rate of increase: Calculates population growth, not sign - based measurement.

Answer:

Index of population size