ecological sampling
[ɪ-kə-ˈlɑ-dʒɪ-kəl ˈsæm-plɪŋ]
nounpl: ecological samplings
amostragem ecológica
1. A scientific method of collecting and analyzing samples from natural populations or ecosystems to study biodiversity, species distribution, and environmental conditions
Ecological sampling was conducted in the Amazon rainforest to assess the impact of deforestation on wildlife populations.
A amostragem ecológica foi realizada na Floresta Amazônica para avaliar o impacto do desmatamento nas populações de vida selvagem.
2. The systematic process of selecting representative samples from an ecosystem to gather data on community composition and structure
The researchers used ecological sampling techniques to monitor bird species in the wetland reserve.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram técnicas de amostragem ecológica para monitorar espécies de aves na reserva de zonas úmidas.
Ecological sampling is a fundamental practice in Brazil's environmental research sector, particularly relevant given the country's rich biodiversity and conservation challenges. The term is widely used in university programs, IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) operations, and NGO environmental initiatives. Understanding ecological sampling methods is crucial for environmental professionals working in conservation, forestry management, and climate change research in Brazilian contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a sample from the field
assess ecological health through sampling
conduct a biodiversity survey
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