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quadrat

A square frame used by scientists to study a small, specific area of an ecosystem to count and observe organisms.

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Quadrat Sampling
Learn the methods of quadrat sampling used by ecologists and if you're able, head out and apply it to the intertidal zone!
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Kettle Cove Intertidal Exploration
Come along as we explore the Intertidal Zone in Cape Elizabeth, Maine using the Quadrat Sampling method.
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