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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 4.2, 4.4B

Comparing Habitats and Biodiversity with Quadrats

Covers compare populations in two areas using quadrats, Measure abundance, frequency and percentage cover and Use quadrat data to compare biodiversity.

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Comparing Habitats and Biodiversity with Quadrats

Spec 4.2, 4.4B

What you need to know

  • Compare populations in two areas using quadrats
  • Measure abundance, frequency and percentage cover
  • Use quadrat data to compare biodiversity

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Why are random coordinates used?

To reduce selection bias

How is frequency calculated?

Quadrats containing the species divided by total quadrats, multiplied by 100

What is species richness?

The number of different species recorded in an area

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