Sampling

• Quadrats

  . Lay 2 measuring tapes at a right angle to form a grid + number the axis

  . Use random number generator to generate coordinates

  . Must be non-mobile animals or plants

  
• Interrupted transect

  . Place tape measure at right angle to...

  . Quadrats placed at unifrom intervals(every 5m)

  . When abiotic factors affect distribution of non mobile animals or plants

  
• Belt transect 


  . Place tape measure at right angle to...

  . Quadrats placed back to back

  . When abiotic factors affect distribution