12 – To Use Observation and Collection Methods to Carry Out a Qualitative Survey of the Species in an Ecosystem (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What is a qualitative species survey?
What is a qualitative species survey?
Identifying organism types present without counting exact numbers
Ethical code to follow for countryside collection
Ethical code to follow for countryside collection
Countryside Code
Best alternative to physical specimen collection
Best alternative to physical specimen collection
Photography of organisms in natural habitat
Plant parts to include for best identification
Plant parts to include for best identification
Reproductive structures (flowers/fruits) & vegetative parts (leaves/stems)
Pooter purpose & key safety feature
Pooter purpose & key safety feature
Collects small organisms by suction; gauze prevents mouth entry
Beating tray method
Beating tray method
Place under plant, shake to knock organisms onto tray
Pitfall trap max time before checking
Pitfall trap max time before checking
24 hours maximum
Sweep net best use
Sweep net best use
Flying/jumping organisms in long grass & hedges
Plankton net collects
Plankton net collects
Microscopic aquatic organisms
Tullgren funnel principle
Tullgren funnel principle
Heat from light drives soil organisms down into jar
Baermann funnel soil type
Baermann funnel soil type
Wet soil samples
Mammal trap checking frequency
Mammal trap checking frequency
Every 2-3 hours during daylight
Cryptozoic trap attracts
Cryptozoic trap attracts
Organisms preferring dark, moist conditions
Meaning of 'cryptozoic'
Meaning of 'cryptozoic'
Hidden life
Key items to record when documenting specimens
Key items to record when documenting specimens
Date, time, location, weather, habitat, collection method