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Question
The estimation of the population of periwinkles in a pond is best done by: A. Quadrant method B. Transport method C. Capture and Recapture method D. Transect method
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Periwinkles are relatively sedentary organisms. The quadrat method, which involves counting individuals within a defined area (quadrat) placed randomly in the habitat, is suitable for estimating the population size of slow-moving or stationary organisms like plants and periwinkles.
Hint
This method uses a square frame to sample a small, representative area.