quadrat
/ˈkwɑdræt/
noun
- A small, usually square area marked out for scientific study, especially in ecology or archaeology, to count or observe plants, animals, or artifacts.
- Using a quadrat helps researchers get accurate data about plant populations.
- Each quadrat was carefully measured and photographed before digging began.
- The biologist placed a quadrat on the forest floor to count the number of fern species.
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