9.7.10
Kristen M.
Lab 58: Learning About Population Density

• Population density: the numbers of individuals in a population in a certain area
• Carrying capacity: the largest population density that a certain environment can support

Objective:

In this activity you will:

1. Practice one method of measuring population density
2. Calculate the change in population density of one species

• Set up a quadrat of 1 square meter

Count how many clovers, dandelions, and plantain that are in each quadrat
Population denisty-

Dandelion: 18.4/m^2

Plaintain: 3.8 /m^2

Clover: 59.8/m^2


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