quadrat analysis
[ˈkwɑːdræt əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: quadrat analyses
análise de quadrat
1. A statistical method in ecology used to estimate population density and species distribution by dividing an area into small square units (quadrats) and sampling the organisms within each unit
The researchers conducted a quadrat analysis to determine the plant species diversity in the forest.
Os pesquisadores realizaram uma análise de quadrat para determinar a diversidade de espécies de plantas na floresta.
2. A quantitative sampling technique where a defined area is subdivided into equal squares for systematic ecological survey and data collection
Quadrat analysis provided accurate estimates of lichen coverage on the rocky substrate.
A análise de quadrat forneceu estimativas precisas da cobertura de líquen no substrato rochoso.
This is a specialized ecological and biological term commonly used in university research, environmental studies, and conservation projects in both Brazil and Portuguese-speaking regions. It represents a fundamental methodology taught in ecology courses and is essential for biodiversity assessment and environmental monitoring programs.
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