Suppose That a Team of Biologists Wishes to Estimate the Population

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a team of biologists wishes to estimate the population numbers of endangered lizards by means of line transects. Since distant lizards are difficult to see, the biologists will most likely use which method?

• A) Niche modeling
• B) Mark-recapture
• C) Area-based counts
• D) A detection function

---

Definitions:

Single Parent

A person who raises a child or children without the support of a partner within the same household.

Racial-Ethnic

Relating to, characteristic of, or distinguishing individuals based on their race and ethnicity, often in the context of social, cultural, or demographic analysis.

Cultural Characteristics

Distinctive qualities or traits that reflect the customs, values, and behaviors of a group or society.

Distinctive Physical

Unique physical characteristics or features that distinguish individuals or objects from others.