Asphodelus Fistulosus, a Noxious Weed Commonly Known as Onionweed, Is

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Asphodelus fistulosus, a noxious weed commonly known as onionweed, is considered an invasive species in New Mexico and can choke out other vegetation. To detect the presence of onionweed on public land, environmental researchers partition land into one acre parcels then randomly select a sample of parcels to be fully inspected for the presence of onionweed. What kind of sampling does this illustrate?

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